I'm wondering at what voltage to limit my B&G 12BG76 inside a Tuba 45. Yes, the volume of the sealed, inner portion of the Tuba is halved to accommodate the parameters of this driver.
I have attached the datasheet, as this drivers' power handling specs are just as cryptic as any other speaker... 500W nominal 1000w continuous with continuous being defined as "nominal +3db"
Well, amp is Powerlight 340 so I won't want to limit more than 800 watts probably anyway right? Or is this an amp that "likes" to be pushed? ... I guess the question is: do I limit for 500w or 800w (or something else) and does an extra 300w really matter anyways and do I calculate with the minimum impedance on the graph, even tho its at my crossover frequency and I have my EQ set to -12db at 100Hz and +12db at 30Hz (just to have a flat response)? (I'm steeply high passing at 30hz BTW)Also- at what frequency should I measure?
Ok, after writing this I realize i'm opening a can of worms but I would really like some various opinions from y'all so please lets hear all the angles on this
Thank you,
Paul
