Dumb question but need to ask is the 140-Watts per Channel rating RMS or peak ?
350104
the detail from Onkyo does not state which, but historically Onkyo has always measured in RMS
350105
I'm pretty sure it's RMS. It's quite powerful depending on your speaker setup. Sounds great with my 'classic' set of Klipsch.
1940300
80 watts per channel should be enough, however: if you can afford it I'd up the power just to guard against distortion when you really crank up the volume.
1171695
75 watts RMS Recommended and it can handle up to 150 watts RMS MAX. or if you want to go by peak power 300 watts PEAK is the max.[edit](D.J.) is right and I should have mentioned that these maximum ratings (150 watt RMS and the 300 watt PEAK) are at 8 Ohms
540986
well the 4 channel actually gives (bridged to 2 channels) only gives you true watts of 110 watts peak power per channel. if you get the 2 channel if bridged only gives you 150 watts peak. Spend more money and get a better amplifier.
2241195
I had my techie guy measure it and it was running between 125 and 150 watts per channel - stereo at 8 ohms. I bought it to power a vintage pair of NS-10s and I have had no problems. Hope that helps.
1101188
My understanding is 90 watt is the max rating and if you receiver can only do 40 then max won't do much going for more. Sound should be an issue at the low wattage either.
1248956
Will run 140 w RMS at 2 ohms.. Companies like Pyle only advertise there peak power which could only running 1400 watts for 3 seconds. Research there total RMS before you buy your sub's.
2210341
Hi there. Per Yamaha, "400 Watts program, 800 Watts peak." Best, Andy's Music
1047839
A good class A amplifier about 40 watts per channel & like 0.01 pct distortion
1471287
Best Buy lists the wattage as 55w RMS. Klipsch website indicates Peak Power: 200 Watts total system. Amazon.com indicates wattage @ 200w.Satellites: 35 watts/channel @ 5% THD, 1KHz, two channels driven Subwoofer: 130 watts peak (50 watts @ 5% THD, 50 Hz continuous) Best Buy asks $149.99. Amazon.com shows $139.99, $79.99 "used", free shipping. I bought "used" from Amazon. One piece of styrofoam packing was missing from the box, but did not affect the condition of the speakers whatsoever. I am very pleased with my purchase. The bass is so solid, without any boominess. You will love this little system with big sound. Klipsch website: http://www.klipsch.com/promedia-2-1-computer-speakers/details Best Buy lists the wattage as 55w RMS. Klipsch website indicates Peak Power: 200 Watts total system. Amazon.com indicates wattage @ 200w.Satellites: 35 watts/channel @ 5% THD, 1KHz, two channels driven Subwoofer: 130 watts peak (50 watts @ 5% THD, 50 Hz continuous) Best Buy asks $149.99. Amazon.com shows $139.99, $79.99 "used", free shipping. I bought "used" from Amazon. One piece of styrofoam packing was missing from the box, but did not affect the condition of the speakers whatsoever. I am very pleased with my purchase. The bass is so solid, without any... » Read More Best Buy lists the wattage as 55w RMS. Klipsch website indicates Peak Power: 200 Watts total system. Amazon.com indicates wattage @ 200w.Satellites: 35 watts/channel @ 5% THD, 1KHz, two channels driven Subwoofer: 130 watts peak (50 watts @ 5% THD, 50 Hz continuous) Best Buy asks $149.99. Amazon.com shows $139.99, $79.99 "used", free shipping. I bought "used" from Amazon. One piece of styrofoam packing was missing from the box, but did not affect the condition of the speakers whatsoever. I am very pleased with my purchase. The bass is so solid, without any boominess. You will love this little system with big sound. Klipsch website: http://www.klipsch.com/promedia-2-1-computer-speakers/details « Show Less
1033961
According to the user manual, the rated power output of the amp is 30 watts per channel.
375570
I have 90 watts per channel. I have never turn it very loud, but works very well for my apartment. Very clear speech, which is what I am looking for. I would not be afraid to blast it a little if not for the neighbors. If you live in an apartment, you will be very happy with the sound and the price. I had been looking at $200 models a couple of year ago. I'm satisfied!!!
1771116
On the VM Audio website they state max power at 350 watts (peak power for a few milliseconds) and here they state 80 watts RMS (root mean square, or what would be continuous usable power). The peak power rating is typically 4-5 times the more realistic RMS rating. If the RMS rating is true, this is very high and well above what 2.75" satellites and 4" sub driver would ever require before failure. Often 5-10 watts for satellites is plenty for most people in a near field, small room/desk top situation. If these are 20-20-40 or 15-15-50 they have lots of headroom! These have me curious enough to want to try them out, I'll try to give a more complete review in a week or so.
1141928
Peak: 70 watts, RMS: 35 watts, Impedance: 4 ohms. These speakers are great for the money. Clean sound, decent bass. My son has run these in his truck for about a year now and they still perform like new. He pushes them with a 100 watt per channel stereo.
1205778
You have to look at these two ratings as being a range. RMS is the lowest voltage, per se, that the speaker needs in order to run properly. Peak power is the top of this range. Example RMS 100 watts....Peak 200 watts. It is a good theory to run no greater than 75% between these two levels. Hope this helps :-)
45457
What they said. Peak power is almost irrelevant. RMS rating is what you want to pay attention to. This sub has a minimum rms of 150 watts and a max of 500 watts, so be sure that whatever you're powering it with, falls within that range.
693328
The RMS Rating on these subs is 1400 watts, but, that is PEAK output, not sustained. Actual sustained output is more like 800 watts max. I have two of these and trust me, they thump plenty hard, especially for the price. I have had mine for 3 years and ran them hard through about 35 gigs. They still sound just as good as from Day 1. I have had many compliments on their phenomenal bass and clean sound. *JET SOUND MACHINE*