Some subwoofer towers in four tower, "statement" speaker systems use high-watt class D amplifiers (e.g., Evolution Acoustics MM7, Genesis 1.2) and many standalone subwoofers use high-watt class D amplifiers as well (e.g., JL Audio, MartinLogan, Seaton, Velodyne).
We know the obvious reasons manufacturers use class D amps: they are small, they are inexpensive per watt and they run cool (i.e., they are efficient).
But what is the reason for the high wattage?
Is it because high wattage increases the damping factor of the amplifier and thus keeps the cone driver under tighter control?
Is it just marketing since class D watts are so cheap that companies can design for a high watt number for low marginal cost and try to impress consumers?
Is there any reason why 2,000 class D watts are the better sounding amplification for a subwoofer than 500 class AB watts?
We know the obvious reasons manufacturers use class D amps: they are small, they are inexpensive per watt and they run cool (i.e., they are efficient).
But what is the reason for the high wattage?
Is it because high wattage increases the damping factor of the amplifier and thus keeps the cone driver under tighter control?
Is it just marketing since class D watts are so cheap that companies can design for a high watt number for low marginal cost and try to impress consumers?
Is there any reason why 2,000 class D watts are the better sounding amplification for a subwoofer than 500 class AB watts?