“Does the fact that this receiver has a maximum 165 Watt per channel mean that I should only get a Subwoofer that is maximum 165 watts?”
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The 165 watts refers to your left/right, center, and surround speakers. That is the power that the unit's amp channels provides to those speakers. Subwoofers are many times self powered. Keep in mind that it takes a whole lot more power to drive the bass frequencies than higher ones. These AVR devices are designed to give a line level output to drive a self powered sub. The self powered sub woofer's output depends on the amount of bass/lower frequencies you wish to hear and feel. Of course, budget comes into play, but if you want serious kick, you will want to consider 600W or better to rock your world.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If you choose a powered subwoofer, not s passive one, it will provide its own power and the receiver can expend its wattage elsewhere, possibly to advantage.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi subquestion, no, you can get a subwoofer with a higher wattage rating provided that it is active. You may only use active subwoofers with this receiver. Regards, -Mark
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