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What size wattage audio speakers should you use for your 330 amp Harman-Kardon audio receiver?
First, determine the true output of the receiver. By 330W do you mean 165W per side stereo? Or is that the sum total of the 5 amplifiers for a surround sound system? Or (and this is very common) are you just going by the 330W figure on the max power consumption on the back of the receiver? Max power consuption of 330W typically means you've got ~200W of power split between however many amps. Look it up in the manual, go online if you have to. HK will have the true specs available somewhere.
The speaker's RMS rating should match or exceed the rated output of the receiver to be safe. If they're efficient, i.e. 90dB@1W or better, you can get a way with a little less, but it all depends on whether the people turning the volume knob know what overload distortion sounds like.
I should also point out that if it's a certain volume you're looking for, i.e. "as much as possible", then you should really have selected speakers first, then found the right receiver for them. For example I have 75W Technics Linear Phase speakers from the 70's that will crack teeth at about 40W because they're stupidly efficient, but not the sweetest sounding speaker.
Like they say, you can have high efficiency, great sound, and a low pricetag - pick two of the three. The balance of those three speaker aspects is probably the most important decision when choosing audio equipment, from a bedroom mini-system to a stadium line-array.
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Can you please explain wattage and how much I should look for when purchasing my speakers?
Wattage is the amount of sound a speaker can pump out. More wattage means the speaker will be louder, but won't necessarily sound better.
Should the brand of speakers you buy match the brand of the stereo you will be using them with?
Well mostly it depends on the peak wattage of your stereo, if you have a higher wattage stereo I would go with speakers that could handle your stereos watts or they will distort.
How many watts should a receiver have for 2000 Watt Speaker system?
For a 2000-watt speaker system, the receiver should ideally have a power rating that matches or exceeds the speaker's capacity to ensure optimal performance and avoid distortion. A general rule of thumb is to aim for a receiver with a power rating of at least 50-75% of the speaker's wattage. Therefore, a receiver with around 1000 to 1500 watts would be suitable, depending on usage and listening preferences. However, it's also important to consider the impedance and efficiency of the speakers and receiver.
Do you need to buy an amp when purchasing speakers that have a higher amperage than the stereo?
I'm guessing your talking car audio, and you mean the speakers have a higher wattage rating than your stereo output. its a good idea not to underpower speakers too much. the sound will be distorted, and you could possible damage the speakers. there are two ratings of wattage for speakers and amps. RMS and Peak watts. always build your system using the RMS wattage. its is the real wattage. the peak is only usefull in the labratory its built in. RMS is is constant ability to put out, or receive that power all the time. The impedence (ohm value) of the speakers is important, it should be the same as the amp.
What kind of speakers should you buy when you want to play loud music?
In order to have speakers that can play music loud and play it clearly one needs speakers with a high wattage. This will allow you to play music louder and still have it come out clearly.
How do you wire your speakers?
That depends. If they're computer speakers and all your wires are headphone-jack style, then all you do is run the headphone wire from your speakers and plug it into your computer speaker input on the sound card, or a headphone jack. If they're not computer speakers and you want to wire component speakers through your computer, you'll need a receiver to power them, speaker wire to go from your speakers to the receiver, and a cable to go from your receiver "input jack" to your computer. That cable should have a red and white RCA on one end, and a headpone jack on the other.
Will your speakers blow if your receiver is 160 watts per channel but your speakers are only 130 watts each?
It is unlikely that your speakers will blow if your receiver is rated for 160 watts per channel and your speakers are rated for 130 watts each. The receiver's maximum power output is a measure of its capability, but it does not mean that it will always output that amount of power. As long as you don't push the volume too high or introduce distortion, your speakers should be able to handle the power from the receiver.
Best match of amplifier with speakers?
I always try to match an amplifier or receiver that is rated within the following range: from .8 times to 1.5 times the RMS rating of the speakers. The impedance of the speakers should not be rated below 5 ohms unless the amplifier/receiver is conservatively rated as 4 ohm stable.
What should a person look for when buying car speakers?
When purchasing car speakers you'll need to know what size you need, the amount of watts they speakers can handle and their resistance level. You'll also need to understand the resistance level and wattage output of either the stereo or amplifier that is sending the power the signal to the speakers.
What wattage amp please for tevion 5.1 surround sound system speaker shows 8 ohm They are 1 meter high uprights do I need 400 600 1200 watt?
If properly manufactured, your speakers should show the rated power they are capable of handling, not just the impedance on the boxes. The total power necessary for an average home theater is 100 watts per channel, so a 7.1 receiver should have a maximum output of 700 watts, a 5.1 receiver 500 watts.
What Wattage should the UVB fixture be for a beardie?
The wattage of the UVB fixture for a beardie should be 26 watt bulb.
How to Pick Great Car Speakers?
Finding the right car speakers for your car and your stereo system can get a little it complicated. This is mainly because there are so many speaker choices available to you. In order to find the right speakers for your stereo system you normally have to look at your car stereo system�s specifications. You should also pick car speakers that best fit your budget.Take Note of Your Stereo's Wattage RatingBefore you go shopping for car speakers for your stereo system you need to take a look at your stereo system's wattage rating. The wattage rating provided by your stereo system shows you the power range that your car speakers can have. You should also look for the Root Mean Square wattage rate. You should be able to find this on your car stereo. The Root Mean Square gives you your stereo's power output and how much it can handle when hooked up to car speakers.Test out Car SpeakersWhen you go into the audio shop you should remember to bring your MP3 player or a CD. You should do this so you can test out the speaker systems that you think you like. Certain car speakers sound the best with certain types of music. You need to make sure that it sounds the best with the type of music that you normally play in your car. You should also remember to choose car speakers that have the same Root Mean Square range that your stereo has. The range can be a little below the stereo's output or a little above the stereo's output.Component or Full Range SpeakersNow you need to figure out if you want component speakers for your car or if you want full range speakers for your car. Full range speakers have the ability to play low, middle, and high sounds in one speaker. Component speakers have the ability to play all of these sounds in multiple speakers. Full range speakers are normally cheaper than component speakers are. However, component speakers offer the best possible sound.Make Sure the Speakers Fit in Your CarBefore you purchase the car speakers that you know you want you need to make sure that they can fit into the speaker mounts in your car. You can measure the speaker mounts in order to find out if they will fit.
