JA>  My speakers claim a 98dB@2.83V with a frequency response of 
 > 16Hz to 30K, */- 2dB. Yet even with that sensitivity I can hear a 
 >  I am curious about the brand name of the speaker mentioned.
 >  About power levels, 110 db is very loud in an average living
 >  room. To get that level, an amp would need a little over 16 w
 >  for the 98 db mentioned with loads of headroom left over for
 >  transits.  I suspect that something else accounts for the
 >  perceived difference.   Did you bi-amp with the non-carver amps?
   I have Legacy Focus loudspeakers and the sensitivity figures I gave came 
from their literature, however, these were backed up by an in depth review 
that I have kept to refer back to. I lack both the equipment and expertice to 
make such measurements in my home.
   As far as amps go, I have bi-amped them with both Carver TFM 45s, 
presently 
am running TFM 35s, but have tried friends Bryston, Sumo and a Parasound on 
them. They are extremely sensitive and accurate to my ears. I also have their 
matching center channel and am awaiting delivery of their powered subwoofer. 
So I guess you could say that I am completely sold on their line. Calling 
them 
for anything is like calling an old friend. One time I called with a question 
about placement and ended up on the phone with "Bill" (Bill Dudleston) for 
over an hour, during which I learned more about loudspeakers and acoustics 
than I have in several years of reading and experimenting. A great bunch with 
and extraordinary product.
Cheers, John
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