POWER REQUIREMENTS
Klipsch recommends that power provided to the speakers no
exceed the values indicated in the specifications by more than
3dB. If continuous power or thermal ratings are exceeded,
the internal protective KLIP circuit will shut down the high- or
high/mid-frequency sections. These will remain shutdown until
input power is reduced significantly. The KLIP circuit monitors
continuous average power. Although unlikely, it is possible
to create a situation where extreme transient signals could
damage componenet diaphragms before triggering the KLIP
protection circuit. USE CAUTION WITH HIGH POWER!
Damage can also occur due to distortion generated from
underpowering, i.e. overdrving with too little power. Klipsch
recommends that amplifier headroom be based on values
3dB above the maximum speaker power ratings, or twice the
published numerical power rating of the speaker. For example,
the KI-102 is rated at 100 watts continuous. A 3dB continuous
headroom factor would suggest a 200-watt amplifier.
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