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How important is the "damping factor" When looking at amplifier specifications or does it matter?
This is a question for those amp techs....If my memory serves me,the higher the Damping factor,the better.Correct?Please explain answer.Im shopping for a good 1000 watt or more amp to power 2-10"Boston Acoustic G5 subs.Im comparing specs.So far I have the JL slash 1000/1 in mind but a bit pricey or an ALPINE PDX 1.1000.The Alpine has some negative areas that kinda bother me,but its efficiency is remarkable....any ideas welcome
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- inktownlegendLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
In Power amplifiers, it is a measure of the output Impedance of the device. Expressed as a number arrived at by dividing the Impedance into 8 ohms. For example, an Amplifier with an output Impedance of 0.04 ohms would have a Damping factor of 8/.04=200. This, and higher numbers are common for solid state amps. Tube amplifiers have much higher output impedances and lower Damping factors. In practice, the output Impedance of the Amplifier has almost no effect on Loudspeaker Damping, but it can have a significant effect on the Frequency response of loudspeakers, most of which have Frequency-dependent impedances. Within reason, higher numbers are better.
- FurbiesAndBeansLv 41 decade ago
I believe its not that important. Like after a certain point, there is no point of having a higher dampening factor.
Try looking at sundown amps for very nice amps =) it might be pricey, but they are reliable and better than both those amps.
Audioque for a budget amp. They are still nice and are cheap =)
