revco2k

Hi all. I'm confused, and i feel like an idiot, because I should know the answer to this. That said,I've just bought myself a pioneer vsx-d509s...upgrading from an old simple stereo receiver. I also used what was left of my MCI GC at amazon to pick up a set of KLH speakers (hta-9006 with 100 watt powered sub)....not the best, i know, but seriously all i could afford.

okay, here's my question. the pioneer is 5x100w. The speakers, i've just realized after checking the specs more closely, say:

- Use with 100 Watt/Channel Equipment when Wiring through Subwoofer
- 60 Watt/Ch. when wiring directly to Front or Rear Channels

Since I was going to use the line out for the sub,does this mean, as the d509s is 100w, that the speakers are too weak? is it really an issue?

and, on a related note, when a receiver is labeled 100w, does that mean what it puts out when Cranked? or is that a constant output?

okay. hope someone can help. thanks

DVD_O_Rama

Most receiver manufacturers list their product at something like 100 watts per channel (or whatever)...but that's not counting all channels driven at the same time and what volume. The last Pioneer I owned was the VSX-D608, and it was listed at 100 watts per channel as well. I'd say it was probably closer to 70 or thereabouts when listening to 5.1 material.
I don't want to say 'don't worry about it', and then find out you blew your speakers out, so while I would easily advise that your receiver probably isn't putting out a full 100 watts with all channels driven, that may be too much for 60 watt speakers at loud volumes.
I would suggest listening at low volume and check for distortion.

revco2k

thanks....we live in a small house with two young kids, so the volume never really goes up that high anyway....

[Edited by revco2k on 02-11-01 at 01:36 PM]

revco2k

btw, has anyone on the board used/heard these speakers? any comments, positive or negative?


also: from amazon's speaker buying guide:

Power handling tells you how much power in Watts the speakers can take without damage. If a speaker is rated at "100 Watts maximum," don't worry too much if you choose or own a 200-Watt-per-channel amplifier. Chances are you'll never put that much power into the speakers. In fact, what usually damages a loudspeaker is using too small an amplifier and driving it to "clipping" (distortion) levels. The loud-level high harmonics in the distortion is what does the damage.

for those of y'all with the audio kung-fu, is this accurate? or bs?



[Edited by revco2k on 02-11-01 at 01:34 PM]