How much power do you need for realistic HT?


Will a high quality 5 channel amp of 100 to 120 watts a channel run out of head room on demanding material, explosions and car crashes, etc. I've been told you need 200 watts per channel.
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Showing 1 response by audioman4

Well,
You can never have too much clean power!!
The more power or current you are using, the better the sound at lower volumes and the more current delivery at peak you will have. Personally, I use a pair of Aragon Palladiums for my front channel...these are class A upto 100 watts.. kind of a b.s. but anyway they will run upto 1 kilowatt at 2 ohms... My center channel is bi-amped with an Aragon 8002, and the rears are run by another 8002 at 6 ohms each for small monitors...
I have had moments more than a few times that I could not believe what was going on in my room... it was almost embarrasing. Ridiculously good, but I even got the impression that I didnt need all that power or volume.
Anyway, go for the gusto!! Dont break the bank!
Happy listening,
Joe
Custom Audio LLC