amp for Event 20/20's??

[mutt]

I just ordered a pair of Event 20/20's (which took a big chunk out of my monitor setup budget). What size (power) amp would be good for those? Would a Yamaha P2201 - 220w@8ohm, 325w@4ohm, be okay or too much? Would it work if I kept it turned down or would it be a risk to damage the Events??

I'm so confused.

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[Buck62]

Hafler P1500
www.hafler.com

There is no substitute.

[Cooperman]

Could someone explain the correlation between amp power and the power ratings given on speakers in general?

[drstawl]

Power ratings on either piece of equipment are aimed at the edge of destruction of the equipment or signal. Stay on the friendly side and you'll be OK. Simple enough, eh?
All things the same you're asking for trouble if you're maxing your amp AND overdriving your pres. As long as the composite is less than the components' max you're alright.

[mutt]

Uh, Doc, I lost you on that one.
So, would the Yamaha amp I mentioned (325 w @ 4ohm) be okay with the Events or too much?

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[mutt]

Thanks Ed

How do I guard against clipping the signal to the amp?

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[JeffTheEngineer]

Amps usually specify peak power, when what you usually get is rms power. Amps rarely run at there peak, although it is possible to experience peaks as high as the peak rating.

Also, check the specs on the amp, since it will run at different power levels depending on the impedence of the speakers. My Carvin 1000w runs at 220w per side at 8ohms. It doesn't really run at 500watts per channel unless you are using 2 ohm speakers, or unless you mono brige the amp and run with a 4 ohm load.

Both of these factors contribute to the power of the amp being seemingly less than the advertised power.