Low Wattage vs High Wattage Reciever
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New member Username: DuckmanxPost Number: 6 Registered: Mar-05 | Hi, Audio Newb here. When I was shopping for speakers, a salesman in an electronic shop asked me if I had a "high wattage receiver" or a "low wattage receiver" I didnt know. I kinda know the difference, with low wattage the watts can reach the output maximum of the receiver at MAX volume, whereas the High wattage keeps a constant 100w current to the speaker. Correct me if I am wrong. If anyone can tell me if this model is "low" or "high" I would be very greatful. 2076_2047433_35375%2C00.html,http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/product/detai l/0,,2076_2047433_35375,00.html Thanks, duckmanX |
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New member Username: DuckmanxPost Number: 7 Registered: Mar-05 | 2076_2047433_35375%2C00.html,http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/product/detai l/0,,2076_2047433_35375,00.html |
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New member Username: DuckmanxPost Number: 9 Registered: Mar-05 | sorry my links are screwing up and I cant seem to edit my thread. It is the HTP230-S by PIONEER http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/older/models/0,,2076_2047433,00.html |
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigneDallas, TX Post Number: 3305 Registered: May-04 | " ... with low wattage the watts can reach the output maximum of the receiver at MAX volume, whereas the High wattage keeps a constant 100w current to the speaker. Correct me if I am wrong." Yep, you're wrong. Never play your system with the volume at "Max". It has nothing to do with how many watts you have; just don't do it. Current is part of the equation to figure the total wattage. Put "Ohm's Law" into a search engine. Amplifiers do not keep a constant wattage to a speaker if you are playing music. |
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigneDallas, TX Post Number: 3306 Registered: May-04 | " ... with low wattage the watts can reach the output maximum of the receiver at MAX volume, whereas the High wattage keeps a constant 100w current to the speaker. Correct me if I am wrong." Yep, you're wrong. Never play your system with the volume at "Max". It has nothing to do with how many watts you have; just don't do it. Current is part of the equation to figure the total wattage. Put "Ohm's Law" into a search engine. Amplifiers do not keep a constant wattage to a speaker if you are playing music. Did you ask the saleperson to explain what the question meant? |
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New member Username: DuckmanxPost Number: 10 Registered: Mar-05 | Thanks Jan Vigne, So the term I should be asking is what is the difference between... "Low Current" vs "High Current" Can anyone enlighten me? |
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Bronze Member Username: DuckmanxPost Number: 11 Registered: Mar-05 | Well, at least can anyone tell me if the Pioneer HTP-230 is low or high current? |
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bumblebee Unregistered guest | for the sake of discussion, i'd say low current  "high current" amps show their current capabilities in their spec sheets. and they mention that they're high current in their brochures. |
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Bronze Member Username: DuckmanxPost Number: 13 Registered: Mar-05 | #$@&% Dang... Thanks Bumblebee Any chance anyone can tell me how you can tell if a speaker is magnetically shieleded or not (no manual no website no specs). I can open the box housing. |
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigneDallas, TX Post Number: 3406 Registered: May-04 | Place it within a few inches of a CRT type TV or computer monitor. If the picture distorts it is not shielded. |
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Silver Member Username: CoryCanada Post Number: 175 Registered: Jan-05 | do it to a cheep T.V. The effects of the magnet can be permanent |
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