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Default Speaker input/wattage question

Yeah, you should be fine with that setup. Your speakers are probably rated
at 200 watts max (as opposed to RMS) per speaker. The main precaution for
compatability would be not to overdrive your speakers, and the easiest way
to tell is by listening to the speakers -they'll tell you when they are not
liking the volume level (i.e. they'll start to sound distorted and/or thin).
Really, you should be okay as long as you keep the volume level no higher
than 50% of maximum setting.

Happy listening!



"John Galvan" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have a pair of Panasonic SB-ZR80 speakers and the input on the back
of each one is listed at 200 watts at 8 ohms. Are these capable of
handling 200 watts per channel or 200 total (meaning from a 200W
receiver w/ 100 per channel). I'm guessing that it's 100 per channel
but wanted to check with other people about this. The new stereo
receiver I'm considering is rated at 120 watts per channel, so would
that be okay with these speakers? Sorry if this is a stupid question,
but I'm new to this.

Thanks!
John