Newbie doesn't know much about amplifiers

[npxavar]

unfortunately it's not quite that simple....

In terms of SPL it is, unless you are refering to how long one can use an amplifier close to its limits before it shuts down.

 

[Al ears]

In terms of SPL it is, unless you are refering to how long one can use an amplifier close to its limits before it shuts down.

Driving those speakers it would be a very sad amp that gets close to shutting down.