EAW SB730 owner manual Selecting an Appropriate Amplifier Size, KF730 Qty

The following tables list the rms voltage limits for the KF730 and SB730. Because of their higher impedance design, multiple KF730s and SB730s can be powered from single amplifier channels.

NOTE: The rms Voltage Limit listed for each sub-system (LF, MF/HF, SUB 1/2, or SUB 1 and SUB 2) is the same for any enclosure quantity. The wattages are calculated using the Voltage Limits and the overall nominal impedance for the each listed quantity of KF730 and SB730 loudspeakers.

KF730 Qty	Nominal Z	LF	MF/HF
1	16	700 W	350 W
2	8	1400 W	700 W
3	5.3	2100 W	1050 W
4	4	2800 W	1400 W
5	3.2	3500 W	1750 W
6	2.7	4200 W	2100 W
7	2.3	4900 W	2450 W
8	2	5600 W	2800 W
rms Voltage Limit:		106 V	75 V

SB730 Qty	Nominal Z	SUB 1/2 parallel
1	4	1200 W
2	2	2400 W
rms Voltage Limit:		69 V
SB730 Qty	Nominal Z	SUB 1
1	8	600 W
2	4	1200 W
3	2.7	1800 W
4	2	2400 W
rms Voltage Limit:		69 V

SUB 1

600W 1200 W 1800 W 2400 W

69 V

CAUTION: The rms voltage limits listed above are related to the thermal limits determined from EAW’s standard power test. In this test, transducers are “exercised” to a point of damage or failure. The test signal has a 6 dB crest factor (peak to average ratio). A maximum continuous voltage limit for the loudspeaker is then determined based on the test results and on the transducer’s application in the loudspeaker. The powers listed in the table are calculated as the square of the rms voltage limit divided by the sub-system’s nominal impedance (Z) in ohms.

5.7.2Selecting an Appropriate Amplifier Size

The wattages listed in the above charts are intended primarily as points of comparison with the power ratings of other loudspeakers. For this purpose, each wattage listed should be considered as a +/-1 dB range = 0.8 to 1.25 times the wattage listed. For example, 1400 W should be considered as a range from approximately 1100 W to 1800 W.

In many applications, the wattages listed will NOT correspond to the best amplifier sizes for optimizing loudspeaker reliability and performance. Proper amplifier selection requires a considered analysis for the particular application. Amplifiers should be sized according to both the sound levels required and the type of audio signals that will be reproduced. If you are unsure of how to determine these parameters, consult a qualified professional or contact EAW’s Application Support Group.

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