Forensic Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hey everyone. I apologize ahead of time if this is maybe a common sense question. I currently own a pair of RP-160M bookshelf speakers and a RP-250C center channel in a 3.1 setup along with a Onkyo TX-SR343 receiver. My question is, is this receiver sufficient to power these speakers without causing damage? It seems I can crank it up louder than I'd like to listen without any distortion or loss of sound quality. I'm just worried about damaging the speakers. Thank you in advance....Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 23, 2016 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hi Nick, if you aren't hearing distortion, you are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forensic Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Youthman said: Hi Nick, if you aren't hearing distortion, you are fine. What exactly would distortion sound like? Just a drastic change in clarity/sound quality at a certain volume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Well, frankly, I wouldn't push your speakers to find out...but, I suppose it could be characterized as a buzzing, rattling sound. Trying to talk through or play an instrument through a thin piece of plastic, aluminum foil, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 23, 2016 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2016 2 hours ago, Forensic said: What exactly would distortion sound like? Just a drastic change in clarity/sound quality at a certain volume? If the sound begins to break up, sound strained, unclear etc as you increase the volume. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 24, 2016 Moderators Share Posted August 24, 2016 The same way a average car stereo sounds when it is turned up to much, the sound tends to deteriorate quickly, I would not try this with your speakers but that's the general idea. No need to apologize for the question, common sense at times seems to come and go depending on the subject. Spoiler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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