In an audio power amplifier, the damping factor is defined as the ratio of the rated impedance of the loudspeaker (usually assumed to be ) to the source impedance of the power amplifier.
Further reading
External links
- Marantz's Legendary Audio Classics. Ben Blish, Damping Factor
- Audioholics. AV University. Amplifier Technology. Dick Pierce, Damping factor: Effects on System Response
- ProSoundWeb. Studyhall. Chuck McGregor, What is Loudspeaker Damping?
- 8 Ohm Output and 150 Ohm Input - What is that?