What are the watts per channel of this receiver. It says 145 watts power but does it use less per channel. I need it for a hard wired Bose accoustmass 10 home theater which can take only 100 w per channel null

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Todd · Accepted Answer

This is really a common sense question to be honest. I'm not trying to come across the wrong way, but it's easier for me to put it in simple terms. Most of my speakers have always handle less per channel than the unit that drives it. In your case 145W out, but your speaker only handles 100W ? If I understand you. Here's the deal. NEVER in my life have I ever maxed out the volume on a stereo head unit EVER! You stated you have BOSE which is GREAT speakers, I have Klipsch, also great. Let me tell you, running my volume to 1/4th the way will be more than most people can handle; hence I will never see 145W per channel. If I took mine to half volume, I would literally blow out my windows. Now I have "maxed" out car stereos before and when they reach a certain point there is distortion, this is the point where the speaker cannot handle the power now more, back it down or blow the speaker. It really is that simple. This unit should be just fine for you. And if you ever get to half volume, your speakers will be fine, but your neighbors my not LOL

Answered by Todd 7 years ago

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Mike · Answer

One channel will play an audio signal at 145 watts per channel. Only under Certain circumstances will it do that. Typically power ratings will be tested by applying a pink noise as a signal, and the unit is turned up to a point at which the rated distortion of the signal is present at maximum power, which is typically 10 percent or so. 

You will never reach that. You’re fine.

Tribologist · Answer

You only gert as much power as you turn up the volume. My speakers are rated to 40W and i have no issues. Its a nice unit. Only issue i have is a bit poor radik reception. I can take in fewer stations with this than my old Linn Classik it replaced.

Answered by Tribologist 7 years ago

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