It is not so much what is posted here that can cause strife, but
the way in which. That is why personal (derogatory) remarks, having no on-topic content, often only lead to an unacceptable situation.
FWD,
Regarding your power argument you are broadly correct. Comparing output specs to the rated mains consumption stated on the 'name-plate' can be revealing, as e.g. in the PMPO situation. But as I have it, the stated power drawn is a kind of average; it does not altogether take infrequent peaks into account. In that sense an amplifier can be capable of higher peak output than the stated mains consumption. But then also not to rediculous heights.
I am afraid a proper check will require a circuit diagram with voltages written in, or at least a measurement of such. The rail voltages will reveal the so-called rms output, and depending on the power supply, the absense of 'sag' (i.e. the voltage drop as a result of maintained high output), instantaneous output could be up to twice the rated output (if that was honest in the first place!) for a limited length of time. That is what the Americans term 'music power', a very handy term in my view. Again, to be safe, I am speaking basically. There are many factors which influence this - but not to the extent that output stated can suddenly go to say x6 the rated mains consumption!
About the use of pro-audio equipment: Some of the specs are quite good! They are usually designed to have to work at a relatively high output, and the controls might not be what John Citizen is looking for.
Also one must for a moment consider what is meant by a
live performance - that which one wants to replay as faithfully as possible at home. It would be reasonable to assume that the sound reaching the listener's ears at say a rave, determines what he likes. That then includes any character the stage amplification might have. But back home no character must be present from the home system. It must now faithfully reproduce whatever is on the CD. That could make for different design requirements.
I thought the idea was to get as close to the stage version as possible.
So that's why.
Shonver said:
Ja. If you leave you won't be able to vent like you just did.
Yes - FWP would then resemble a totally enclosed box instead of a bass reflex (with vent)!
