sensitivity of subs

I need some help explaining how the sensitivity works with different subs. If it has a low number, it doesn't take a lot of power to make the bass. A higher number takes more power. Is this a correct statement? Or is it the opposite?'85 Toy

Opposite.  Higher sensitivity means higher SPL with the same power input and in the same enclosure.Support the12volt.com

DYohn wrote: Opposite.  Higher sensitivity means higher SPL with the same power input and in the same enclosure.

And the same measurement technique, and the same motor topology.........

Sensitivity can be somewhat helpful, but isn't everything. 

Steven Kephart

Adire Audio

 That's one of the things I love about you, Steven, you keep me honest.  I should have said "all else being equal"...Support the12volt.com

I couldn't remember which way that worked. Thanks for the help.'85 Toy

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