This concerns the Peavey PR10/PR12/PR15 series PA speakers. I have a pair of powered Jensen JP10SW subwoofers that have 75 watt amps. My power-source is an older Pioneer AV receiver that puts out 100 watts/channel. Would it be safe to use a pair of the %26#39;professional%26#39; Peavey speakers with my setup? I think that since the subs crossover networks would send the mid/high frequencies up, this wouldn%26#39;t make the Peavey%26#39;s work as hard as if in full-range. Also, I%26#39;m not sure about *underpowering* with 100 watts/channel when the Peavey%26#39;s RMS capacity is 400 (and I%26#39;ve read that it%26#39;s more like 200 watts, or so some DJs believe). Before I invest in a pair of new speakers, I want to get some opinions. One hundred watts isn%26#39;t exactly low power (like, for example, a 30-watt amp meant for driving studio monitors). If I added a couple of those Peavey%26#39;s to my audio setup, would I be making a mistake? I was going to do this a few months ago, but hesitated. Thanks in advance for any help on this.
Answer:
nothing wrong with hooking it up and using it as you describe - haivng 100wats per side at home in your living room is fine and will run PA type speakers - the issue around power is not having enough can result in %26#39;clipping%26#39; pushing the amp beyond its ability - thise drives square waves (DC Current) into your speaker - thats what makes them burn out.
i use PA speakers in my basement on my Sony sourround amp with no issues
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