If I have 80 watt speakers does the receiver I plug them into need to be 80 watt output? Or is the output wattage divided between the two? I guess the question is could I have a 160 watt output receiver? Thanks!
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December 14, 2019 - 5:41am
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Speaker wattage question?
December 14, 2019 - 1:18pm
#2
Such specs should be
Such specs should be considered as "per channel."
December 15, 2019 - 4:22am
#3
So what does that mean?
So what does that mean?
December 15, 2019 - 5:19am
#4
Stereo has 2 channels. Each
Stereo has 2 channels. Each speaker, according to your specs, needs 80 watts and, therefore, each channel of the receiver should be capable of 80 watts (at least).
December 17, 2019 - 4:27am
#5
So there is no danger in
So there is no danger in exceeding the wattage of the speaker?
December 17, 2019 - 6:58am
#6
Not generally. Your ears
Not generally. Your ears will likely tell you when you are pushing too much and guide you to the volume control. There is somewhat greater concern of having too little power and driving the amp into clipping before achieving satisfactory listening levels.
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