Is my receiver powerful enough?

[Giacomo]

I have a Yamaha rxv995 and my main speakers are Paradigm studio 60's. I read somewhere that the rxv995 is not powerful enough to get the best out of the studio 60's. Does anyone know if this it true and if so what can I do about it?

 

[mtrycrafts]

I have a Yamaha rxv995 and my main speakers are Paradigm studio 60's. I read somewhere that the rxv995 is not powerful enough to get the best out of the studio 60's. Does anyone know if this it true and if so what can I do about it?

What's the power out on the receiver, speaker sensitivity and speaker impedance?

 

[Giacomo]

The minimum RMS output power is 100watts per channel. As far as the sensitivity and impedance goes, I looked in my manual and it was described as follows 100W/8 ohms. Then it went on to say CD/tape/dvd/tvdbs/vcr - 150 mV/47 k-ohms

Thank you very much for the reply

 

[Leprkon]

if it doesn't clip, and it doesn't overheat, at whatever volume you are comfortable with, then it's powerful enough.

 

[warpdrive]

A better receiver *might* bring out better sound...it's not a matter of power but how accurate its output is, and whether it can deliver that output to your Studio 60's. So a good receiver like a Rotel that's rated lower in power may actually sound better than a more powerful Yamaha.

But in terms of power, you have enough power if the receiver isn't overheating or distorting when you play it at your normal listening levels.

 

[drogulus]

Giacomo,


100 watts will do just fine for this speaker. Rated sensitivity is 88 db at 8 ohms. I think you were looking at the amp measurements.

 

[markw]

This about sums it up.

if it doesn't clip, and it doesn't overheat, at whatever volume you are comfortable with, then it's powerful enough.

Well said.

 

[Giacomo]

I want to thank everyone for their input, I like the sound and it doesnt overheat, nor distort.

Thanks again