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How many amps should I buy for my speakers?

I want to upgrade my receiver to possibly separates or a good HT receiver. My question is what is the amp range I should be looking for? I've got a living room 17x21 with 18' cathedral ceilings.

My main speakers are rated for 150watts (Cerwin-Vega Re-25). My surrounds are 120watts (B&W 805's), and my center is 250watts (B&W HTM1). The mains will most likely be replaced someday when space allows to B&W towers (804 or 803) but I've got no plans for this in the near future.

How much power should I be using for my nearly 100% movie watching?
norma_s

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Hi Norma,

I'm running My surround(7.1) with 600w/ch(Bryston 14BSST) for front speakers, and 160w/ch(Bryston(BSST) l/r side, l/r rear,center. My speakers are B & W in wall equivalents of the 803s and HTM1 center with four CDm SNTs for surround. I agree that you are more likely to damage your speakers through clipping with too little rather than over driving them with too much power.
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