briansage
10-10-2004, 07:24 AM
I'm looking to upgrade to something like a Deonon AVR-2805 (http://www.usa.denon.com/catalog/products.asp?l=1&c=2) and to put some Klipsch Reference 25s (http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=644§ion=specs) or 35s (http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=664§ion=specs) to go with it.
My question is this: Is it OK to have an amp that outputs more than your speakers are rated to handle?
In the Klipsch RF-25 and 35 series, all speakers handle 125 watts max continuous, except the RS-25 surrounds only handle 75w max continuous (but 300w peak). Will this be a problem, when the amp puts out 100w per channel (@ 8 ohms)?
On the other side of the coin, should I look at a bigger amp for 125w speakers?
For the Klipsch listeners out there: Is it a real sin to mix product lines? Are they that timbre-matched that it matters? Because I know Klipsch speakers can be particular to positioning, etc.
PS: My ears are completely sold on the Klipsch, but I'm open on the receiver--I've just read a lot of good things about Denon's product line.
Thanks in advance to any advice
My question is this: Is it OK to have an amp that outputs more than your speakers are rated to handle?
In the Klipsch RF-25 and 35 series, all speakers handle 125 watts max continuous, except the RS-25 surrounds only handle 75w max continuous (but 300w peak). Will this be a problem, when the amp puts out 100w per channel (@ 8 ohms)?
On the other side of the coin, should I look at a bigger amp for 125w speakers?
For the Klipsch listeners out there: Is it a real sin to mix product lines? Are they that timbre-matched that it matters? Because I know Klipsch speakers can be particular to positioning, etc.
PS: My ears are completely sold on the Klipsch, but I'm open on the receiver--I've just read a lot of good things about Denon's product line.
Thanks in advance to any advice