Hi,
OK; I'm an eletrickle enjunear so I know a little about the mathematical magic numbers like 1.4142 in doing power calculations.
For my 4344 project the JBL 2235H datasheet specifies its maximum power capacity as:
- 300W Continuous program (typical program material)
- 150W Continuous sine wave
I have heard people in the industry say that JBL power specifications are understated. So what magic number do JBL use to convert this specification into actual true real-life maximum power the unit can handle before meltdown? 1.25, 1.5, 2.0 ???
This weekend at my brothers friend’s place they did some power amp tests on his 4435’s. I am just stunned that the 2234’s in them did not catch fire (and even more so that I still have hearing!). The 4435 is rated at continuous program of 375W and looking at the graphs for bi-amp the maximum wattage at LF is 300W (with an absolute maximum hinted at of 350W) continuous sine wave. Now one of the amps tested on the LF was an Australian Monitor AM1600 ratings per channel; 525W-8ohm, 800W-4ohm, 1200W-2ohm. For those outside OZ this is considered a ‘BEAST’ of an amplifier by people in professional sound rig circles. A wall-shaking series of tests with the amp peaked right out left the JBL’s asking; “excuse me; is that all the power you have?”
I guess this is a multi-faceted question: 1) how underrated generally are JBL bass drivers?; 2) what are people’s feeling on the true max CSW rating of a 2235H? and finally (and more contentious????) what amp power rating would be recommended for the LF of a 4344 (a single 2235H)?
jarrod