quick question on sensitivity ratings...

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

ok so quick question. i have some tweeters that arer 108 sensitivity but at 2.83v/1w. whats the formula or the sensitivity at 1v/1w?

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[T3mpest 10+ year member]

ok so quick question. i have some tweeters that arer 108 sensitivity but at 2.83v/1w. whats the formula or the sensitivity at 1v/1w?

2.83 volts is 1 watt of power if the driver in question is 8ohms. If it's 4ohms then 2.83 volts is 2 watts of power, so you have to subtract 3db's.

 

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

so its 105 db right?

 

[T3mpest 10+ year member]

If they are 4 ohm drivers then yes? What are they?

 

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

they are 8 ohms. i get what ur saying now lol. i missed it the first time. well im glad to hear that. those tweeters are super efficient

 

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

they are 8 ohms. i get what ur saying now lol. i missed it the first time. well im glad to hear that. those tweeters are super efficient

 

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

they are 8 ohms. i get what ur saying now lol. i missed it the first time. well im glad to hear that. those tweeters are super efficient

 

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

they are 8 ohms. i get what ur saying now lol. i missed it the first time. well im glad to hear that. those tweeters are super efficient

 

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

awesome to hear. there 8 ohms. i just now realized what u meant

 

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

wow stupid forum quad post.