“These speakers are 80W max. Can it be hooked up to a 200W receiver?”
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The question is not how many watts your receiver has but rather the nature of your sound source, the loudness setting on your receiver, and the level of the bass you would be happy with. In the 1970's -1980's most quality receivers were running in the neighborhood of 25 to 45 watts per channel and sounded great. Speakers back then were designed to make maximum use of receiver/amp power. While it is possible to blow out a speaker with too much watts, it is more likely to cause speaker problems by too little power and cause distortion. Watch the ohms rating on the particular speaker - 4 ohm require more power than 6 or 8 ohm speakers. Some receivers can run too hot using 4 ohm speakers in parallel and your receiver would be much happier with 6 or 8 ohm speakers. The final sound quality of a good speaker is the test of just how it sounds to your ears in your listening environment. A small well designed speaker matched with good stereo equipment is still a personal choice just like cars and food- one reason that Jazz and Classical music is still the guideline for stereo. Read speaker reviews and see the experience of other buyers - are they happy with the sound and note if they are listening to the same type of music you are! These speakers are a honest experience and in a good small room will provide good sound, they will not shake the walls but if that is your goal go to a another type of speaker and of course more money. Hope this information is of some help.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, just don't go full volume
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Should be fine, just don't crank the volume all the way up to 11.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Mine are hooked to a Onyko 626. No problems.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, that would be fine. You are far more likely to kill a speaker using an amp that is struggling..
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. I am in fact using Insignia 200W stereo receiver and it produces very good sound.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, it cannot be connected.
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