jandre wrote:

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1. The GE website specs show the Triton 2+ impedance as "4Ω (Compatible with 8Ω)". And I see it recommends feeding the 2's with 20-500W. When I look at Amps, it typically shows Watts for 8Ω then it shows doubles the Watts for 4Ω. I should be focused on the Wattage for the 4Ω, correct? And based on the recommended speaker Wattage specs, should I ideally be shooting for an Amp toward the high end of that 500W for the 4Ω rating of the amp?

If your observation is that "When I look at Amps, it typically shows Watts for 8Ω then it shows doubles the Watts for 4Ω. " this would mean you are looking at very high-quality amplifiers. Typically, what you are observing is not the case. The wattage almost doubles down. Only the best of the best amplifiers are capable of truly doubling down as you half the impedance.

That said, I would focus on amplifier wattage as stated for 8 ohms, and then take into consideration the wattage indicated for 4 (or 2) ohms. Ideally, the 4-ohm value would be as you suggest (double that of 8 ohms). The closer the better as far as overall quality.

An amplifier rated for 200 watts into 8 ohms (for the T2+) is plenty - IMO. Keep in mind though you haven't defined "loud" in terms in decibels.

Jandre, please allow me to give you a brief explanation on how the decibel scale works. This should help guide you in your amplifier decision.

The speakers you're considering (triton 2+) are rated at 91 DB efficient. Efficiency is measured at 1 meter in front of the speaker with, 1 Watt.

For every three DBs in gain, you double the power. This means that when you're playing at one Watt through a pair of your speakers the sound pressure level is 94 DB.

Therefore, in your scenario:

94db - 1 Watt
97db - 2 watts
100db - 4 watts
103db - 8 watts
106db - 16 watts
109db - 32 watts
112db - 64 watts
115db - 128 watts
118db - 256 watts
121db - 512 watts (over recommended wattage limit)

At the 118 db level, one or more of the following will occur:

1 - you will suffer hearing damage depending on how long you listen

2 - you will damage one or more speaker drivers

3 - your neighbors and/or local police will knock on your front door

4 - conceivably, certain other materials/items in your room could suffer some degree of damage

Hopefully you'll find the aforementioned meaningful and informative.

GDHAL wrote:

Jandre, please allow me to give you a brief explanation on how the decibel scale works. This should help guide you in your amplifier decision.

The speakers you're considering (triton 2+) are rated at 91 DB efficient. Efficiency is measured at 1 meter in front of the speaker with, 1 Watt.

For every three DBs in gain, you double the power. This means that when you're playing at one Watt through a pair of your speakers the sound pressure level is 94 DB.

Therefore, in your scenario:

94db - 1 Watt
97db - 2 watts
100db - 4 watts
103db - 8 watts
106db - 16 watts
109db - 32 watts
112db - 64 watts
115db - 128 watts
118db - 256 watts
121db - 512 watts (over recommended wattage limit)

At the 118 db level, one or more of the following will occur:

1 - you will suffer hearing damage depending on how long you listen

2 - you will damage one or more speaker drivers

3 - your neighbors and/or local police will knock on your front door

4 - conceivably, certain other materials/items in your room could suffer some degree of damage

Hopefully you'll find the aforementioned meaningful and informative.

That's funny, interesting, and super helpful. Thanks. So there's some serious diminishing returns as you get up there in wattage....