Do higher power output ratings mean louder or better sounding speakers?
Not necessarily. Audioengine speakers and amplifiers are very efficient and are designed to work directly together so we get way more volume output than stereo receivers or amplifiers that have a higher wattage or power numbers. Due to this precise tuning, we achieve big sound outputs with just a fraction of the power required by other systems. Keep in mind that our very conservative rating of 45 watts RMS per channel translates easily to well over 100 watts per channel peak power – which we don’t advertise as peak power numbers are a bit misleading.
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- Do higher power output ratings for audio gear mean louder or better sounding speakers?
- Do higher power output ratings mean louder or better sounding speakers?
