EQUIPMENT PAIRING

Passive Bookshelf Speaker with Balanced Power Amplifier

Pairing analysis: power headroom, damping factor, output topology and signal path. Good match

Transducer

NamePassive Bookshelf Speaker
TypeSpeaker Passive
Driverdynamic · 165 (woofer), 25 (tweeter)mm
Impedance8 Ω
Sensitivity87 dB/2.83V/m
Recommended drive20000 mW

Device

NameBalanced Power Amplifier
CategoryPower Amp
TopologyClass AB push-pull (MOSFET output)
Power @ 32Ω— mW
Power @ 300Ω— mW
Output impedance0.04 Ω

Analysis

  • Damping factor: 200:1. Above the 8:1 audibility threshold; bass response is well-controlled.
  • Direct termination: No direct connector match between transducer (unknown) and device outputs (). Use a balanced upgrade cable terminated to one of the device outputs.

Cable recommendation

If the transducer ships with a detachable cable (binding-post), a balanced upgrade cable terminated to one of the device's outputs () gives you the most power and the cleanest signal path. See our balanced cable buyer guide.