My receiver puts out 100 watts per channel — should I get a speaker with the same power rating?
Unless you plan to run your speakers at extremely high volume levels, there is no need to worry if they’re rated to handle less power than your receiver delivers. The power rating most manufacturers assign to a speaker is the amount of continuous (RMS) power the speaker can absorb without damage. Receivers and amplifiers are also usually rated for continuous power, so as long as the ratings are fairly close, you shouldn’t encounter any power-handling problems. Actually, an amp or receiver with a high power rating is often safer for speakers than one with a low power rating. A low-powered model may “clip” and produce distortion at high volume levels, which is a common cause of tweeter damage.
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