NewB question - Watt output

karaim
karaim Posts: 23
edited May 2008 in Speakers
My speakers recommended watt output is only 100 watts (I have the in ceiling RC80i's). My amplifier max's out at 105 watts.

If I turn on my amp all the way (to 105), will this be bad for my speakers?
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  • jaysonbarnett
    jaysonbarnett Posts: 257
    edited May 2008
    yes if it is clipping. Your receiver can put out more watts than the speakers
    watt output is only 100 watts (I have the in ceiling RC80i's). My amplifier max's out at 105 watts
    . Just use your own judgement if i sounds like the speakers are distorting turn it down. As far as wattage my onkyo has 130 watts per channel and my surrounds are 120 watts, so i am overpowering them but for me it sounds cleaner. O yeah you never want to turn the receiver up all the way either you will not get a clean sound.
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    Epik: Caliber
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    Monster Power    : HTS 3600 MKII Home Theater
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2008
    Yes you will most likely blow your speakers as well as your ears! It's easier to blow speakers with not enough power rather than too much.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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