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Bluetooth speaker wattage is not a reliable measure of loudness or quality

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The wattage of a Bluetooth speaker does not directly correlate with its loudness or overall quality. While wattage indicates the electrical power an amplifier can deliver, it's often presented as a peak rating, which speakers can only sustain for short bursts, rather than an RMS rating for continuous power. Even when comparing RMS ratings, factors like speaker driver efficiency and sensitivity play a more significant role in determining sound output. Doubling a speaker's wattage only increases loudness by about 3 dB, while a 10 dB increase is needed for perceived doubling of loudness. AI

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Bluetooth speaker wattage is not a reliable measure of loudness or quality

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Calvin Wankhede) ·

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