Damping factor

Posted by: Surrounded

Damping factor - 03/16/02 01:20 PM

After dabbling in audio for 30 years or so I have come to the conclusion after reading this and other forums how little I really know. I notice that very few mfgrs. publish this spec.Which brings me to my question. I have a cursory understanding ,that it speaks of the amps ability to maintain control over the speaker. But I would like someone to explain what is an optimal damping factor?
Posted by: charlie

Re: Damping factor - 03/16/02 03:54 PM

IIRC it is closely related to the amplifier output impedence and in well designed components will have little effect on any reasonable load.


Charlie