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Speaker wattage question

I'm new here, so I hope I'm posting this in the appropriate forum.
I am running KEF LS50's with a Parasound Integrated amp. The amp is rated at 165 WPC @ 8 ohms. The speakers are rated for 25-100 watts (and are possibly lower than 8 ohms according to some sources).
If pushed, do I risk damaging a driver, or will I simply get clipping?
Any help appreciated and please pardon my ignorance on something I'm sure is common knowledge.
chrisg1000

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chrisg1000 OP
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Thanks, all. I appreciate the responses!
chrisg1000 OP
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bombaywall- That's my situation. I had a NAD Viso Five @ 65 WPC, so I knew I never had to worry. Now I possibly do.


So, the general opinion is that if I hear distortion, turn it down. Otherwise I should be fine?

And, willand, they do play loud. The sound is much larger than their size would let on. I'm pretty blown away. That's why I'm asking this question. They sound fine very loud, but I don't want to cause damage.
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