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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I think that the 100-120 would be fine for a theater with smallish speakers. Any decent theater uses a powered subwoofer which handles all the serious power sapping explosions. The center (usually small sized) primarily handles dialogue and the rears (usually bookshelf sized) give basic surround effects. The mains typically handle most other sounds act as front surrounds.