expected for single drive speakers? I am fairly new (and lurking) to the concept and use a 70 + Technics SU 8600 integrated amp and would like to build a BLH using a 8" Fostex or something in that order.
Depends on the efficency of the driver/horns and the SPL level you desire. I am running 5 watt battery P/S gainclones on my horns using the Fostex 208e sigma and a ribbon tweet. Use to be a 206e and i was running 24 watt SMPS P/S gainclones and found the volume position to be a bit touchy. The SPL would have a tendancy to jump up or down according to the recording. I have a far greater control and a much more tube like sound at the lower voltage P/S. With the efficency of the horns i really dont believe more than 10 watts is necessary, but thats MHO. ron
I'd build the speaker first, and try it wth your current amp. Then, if you like, you can try a SET amp. But first, it would be good to hear the speaker and see if you like it. Changing to a SET amp will make a difference, but not a huge one. Hope this helps. Just my 2 cents. -akhilesh
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