Hello again,
Sometimes the output impedance will be specified simply to protect the amplifier or for other reasons. For example, if they spec 8 ohms then the output stage is designed to handle 8 ohms and not 4 ohms as that may harm the output stage, and not 16 ohms as that may mean higher distortion. When it comes to audio power amps i try to match the speaker to the recommended value for that amp.
Also, the internal design will always have a voltage limited power supply and using a speaker that is too high in impedance will not allow full output power for that amp.
Sometimes the output impedance will be specified simply to protect the amplifier or for other reasons. For example, if they spec 8 ohms then the output stage is designed to handle 8 ohms and not 4 ohms as that may harm the output stage, and not 16 ohms as that may mean higher distortion. When it comes to audio power amps i try to match the speaker to the recommended value for that amp.
Also, the internal design will always have a voltage limited power supply and using a speaker that is too high in impedance will not allow full output power for that amp.
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