How Much Push/Pull Tube Power for Maggies

I have a 40 wpc el34 integrated tube amp and was thinking of mating it with a pair of maggies. i would probably start with the mmg's, and maybe work my way up. would this amp drive maggies? thanks.

cooch12-02-2006 9:39pm

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sogood51 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,157 posts 12-09-2006 at 03:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete soda1@ix.netcom.com It would take 18 watts to get 86db at 3 meters allowing 3db of headroom...1,796 watts to get 106db at 3 meters allowing 3db of headroom. Dave
mrtennis Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,295 posts 12-09-2006 at 05:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete what is normal listening levels ? isn't around 80db ? 50 watts at 3 meters should have no trouble generating 80 db. for those who want to ratch up the intensity, i guess, more power is needed. is it necessary ?
tvad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,467 posts 12-09-2006 at 04:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 12-09-06: Mrtennis what is normal listening levels ? isn't around 80db ? Not for me. Normal volume for me is 87db-88db at 2.5 meters.
cooch OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 81 posts 12-09-2006 at 05:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am sitting 10 feet from speakers
tvad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,467 posts 12-09-2006 at 05:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Cooch, you haven't mentioned what volume you consider normal. If you don't own an SPL meter, it might be a fun tool to own. It certainly helps to put things into perspective, and knowing volume levels helps you assemble a system by eliminating some guesswork.

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