JLsteely

I still don't know exactly what you mean by "accept 100 watts". Many receivers are rated at 75W per channel. Some of the new pioneers are very cheap and offer 110W per channel. With RF-52s, would 75 watts per channel be too low? Is 110watts per channel too high? And as far as 400 watt peaks go, what does that mean? The speakers could require 400 watts every now and then and cause distortion with a receiver that only supplies 110watts?

I am baffled as to how one decides whether the amplification provided by many receivers is sufficient for powering speakers such as the RF-52s. The RF-52s are rated on Klipsch's site as 100W RMS & 400W peak. Wouldn't this mean that you'd want a receiver that supports 400W on each channel? I know I read someone's post on here who said he was running RF-83s with a lower-end HK AVR430 receiver. Usually each channel on these provides 75watts or 85watts correct? How would this work? I'm pretty much confused with the entire amplification process, and if anyone could clear it up for me I'd greatly appreciate it!

I've had a ProMedia Ultra 5.1 setup for my computer for a long time now. I'm planning on buying some Floorstanding RF-10s, or F-1s, or maybe better for a home theater setup. What I am wanting to know is how does the bass on the 5.1 Ultra ProMedia sub compare to the woolfer units on the RF-10s or similar floorstanding units? Also, what floorstanding units would I have to get up to for their bass to compare to the Ultra 5.1 Subwoolfer? Thanks!