Watt

[HONG KONGer]

The Watts of a subwoofer on the spec means what? The amp's or the driver's
output? How useful is this number?

[Kalman Rubinson]

On Thu, 17 Jul 2003 14:31:18 +0800, "HONG KONGer" > wrote:

>The Watts of a subwoofer on the spec means what? The amp's or the driver's
>output?

Either one or neither. Depends on how it is described.

>How useful is this number?

Depends on the meaning of the number. See above.

Kal

[Arny Krueger]

"HONG KONGer" > wrote in message


> The Watts of a subwoofer on the spec means what?

Whatever the maker wants it to mean. There is no generally-agreed-upon
standard.

>The amp's or the driver's output?

That would be recommended amp power rating or maximum input to the woofer,
right?

It could be either.

>How useful is this number?

Not very.

"Useful loudspeaker specification" would be an oxymoron, right? OK, the
dimensions and finish are usually right.