The specifications say in two spots that this speaker only hands 25 watts continuously. Is this correct or this that a typo? How can a speaker be rated with only 25 watts? I've never seen any A/V Receiver that weak. My A/V Receiver sends 145w per channel null

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Polk Audio · Accepted Answer

Hi MichaelZ,
The rating of 25 watts refers to the recommended minimum wattage rating of an amplifier to be used with these speakers.
While your receiver may be capable of producing 145 watts per channel, it is unlikely to ever do so. The wattage amount produced by an amplifier is determined by the speaker it is partnered with, and the volume level selected by the equipment user. Most modern speakers are pulling little more than 20 watts per channel from their partnering receiver/amplifier when playing quite loud in a regular domestic setting.

Mike · Answer

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“The specifications say in two spots that this speaker only hands 25 watts continuously. Is this correct or this that a typo? How can a speaker be rated with only 25 watts? I've never seen any A/V Receiver that weak. My A/V Receiver sends 145w per channel”

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