Question concerning db sensitivity


Someone recently told me that in their experience, in general, that the higher the db sensitivity of a given speaker, the more you sacrifice in terms of sound. In other words, lower db rated speakers [ 86-88 ] typically sound better. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks.
adman227

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dB Sensitivity is a measurement of how loudly a speaker will play driven with 1 watt of power as measured from a distance of 1 meter from the drivers.

Whether lower sensitivity speakers typically sound better is a subjective opinion which will likely have both proponents and detractors whom are adamant in their position...and more or less equally split.