Again, my modest 1650 H/K receiver is rated at 95W @ 2-channel and I'm powering two Klipsch F-10s/2-horns 2-6.5" midrange/bass combo two-way. Originally I was going to buy this/build that though I'm reevaluating my stance.
Now I'm turning frugal. I don't want a HT rarely watch movies and when I do they aren't blu-ray for the most part. Mostly music old jazz, classical, couple of crooners and a few torch singers. I shouldn't need that much subwoofer to match/blend w/current receiver/speakers. Plus the price of this build will be right at what I paid for the other components/set of speakers.
So, as it stands I have a combined potential of 190W. I'm figuring, heaven help me, that
this 150W RMS 12" sub would be more than enough for my listening style. Guesstamating aside the only two plate amps in that range are the
Dayton 100W and the
Yung SD-200 sans boost.
As is I play the receiver around -40db w/-20db as fairly loud on occasions, so I think 150W RMS sub would more than match my system and listening style nicely. The Dayton lists THD as 0.2% whilst the Jung is 1.0%. I've read to not bet the farm on THD percentages, but I am striving for the best sound betwixt the twain.
One on hand I max out at 100 rms and the other I'd set the sub/plate amp volume 3/4 to allow only 150 rms as not to damage the woofer. There's only 22 clams difference in the price if the build/audio quality is comparable. Otherwise I'd gladly settle on 100w just fine.
Any and all help w/expertise will be surely appreciated on this budget build.
ETA: Doesn't matter to me that one is 100w and the other 200w. I'd think that 100w pushing a 12" sub would easily best two 6.5" woofers sharing midrange /bass duties along w/horns at 190W on tap. Then again if I'm wrong it won't be last time, yet that's why I ask those far more knowledgeable.