Will my speakers be damaged if I use


hello, Will my speakers be damaged if I use higher power than it can handle? My speaker can handle max 125W (manufacture recommend 25W-100W), but I want to buy used amp from a friend which is 200W. So, do you think my speaker will blow up if I use 200W. Thank you very much DT
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Although it is unlikely that your proposition will result in damage, why take the risk? Listening to music is supposed to be enjoyable. Worrying about whether your amp will destroy you speaker will make this activity less enjoyable.
Three of the above responses recommend that you go ahead and use an amp with a power rating significantly above your speaker manufacturer's receommended limit. These people are not entirely wrong. Yes, amplifier clipping can damage tweeters. Yes, the sound of your woofer bottoming is a very audible alarm telling you to turn down the volume. So, if you take these people advice, will you be sitting back and enjoying music, or listening for potential woofer damage? Will you consciously limit the volume -- just to be careful? Will there be some records you won't play because you're concerned about their low frequency output? Contact the speaker manufacturer and tell them what you're contemplating. See if they have a recommendation.