In article , Iain Churches
wrote:

I recall breaking out in a sweat hearing the 63s straining at a big-band
in full flight (Ted Heath, or Mike Westbrook, can't remember) And that
certainly could not be described as abuse. One has to be able to
reproduce the recording at the same level as the band played it in the
studio:-)

You may have to do so if in a studio or hall, or wish to check the results.
But in many UK domestic rooms a lower level is likely to make better sense.
Due to the way 'close' reflections tend to enhance the perceived sound
level.

However 63s should survive this with no damage - unless your power amp
could drive enough to blow the triacs in them, and you were determined.
Assuming, or course, a natural peak/mean value for the signals. I'd be more
worried with heavily processed pop that seems to have a peak/mean ratio of
about 0dB and a similar dynamic range. But they you don't need ESLs to
listen to that... although maybe if studios did, they'd learn to make
better pop recordings. :-)

Slainte,

Jim

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