It's a common misconception that bigger speakers NEED a bigger amp. While a bigger woofer may be able to generate greater output before reaching its maximum linear excursion this is not always the case.

The only way to tell for sure is (1) thermal power dissipation capacity (2) maximum acoustic output vs. frequency and (3) efficiency, or even better response at 2.83v/1m. The last two combined will allow you to compute maximum input vs. frequency that stays within the drivers limits of linearity.

Unfortunately (2) is almost never supplied. To give some idea, the maximum linear excursion of a (for example) 12" driver may be anywhere from 2.5mm to over 12mm. Each driver has specific design characteristics.

In general I would agree with 'Zed'. The Swan Divas are built with near top notch drivers and appear to have beautiful cabinets to boot.

As an amateur speaker builder I think they represent a great value. I could build with the same components for less, but no way could I SELL speakers with those components for less.

Charlie