I recently purchased a Yamaha RX-V377, which is 500 watts total (100 per channel). My speakers are 180w max for front L/R, 150w max for the center channel, and 100w max for the L/R rears.
A 700-watt Pioneer (VSX-524-K) has gone on sale for the same price as the Yamaha. Should I exchange my Yamaha for the Pioneer? Would I risk any damage to my lower-wattage 100w rear speakers? Is my current receiver under-powered for my current setup? Thanks.
EDIT: with my current setup, normal TV volume is between -30db and -20db. I usually go around -20db to -18db if I really want to have it crank for an action movie. I don't go above that (too loud).
A 700-watt Pioneer (VSX-524-K) has gone on sale for the same price as the Yamaha. Should I exchange my Yamaha for the Pioneer? Would I risk any damage to my lower-wattage 100w rear speakers? Is my current receiver under-powered for my current setup? Thanks.
EDIT: with my current setup, normal TV volume is between -30db and -20db. I usually go around -20db to -18db if I really want to have it crank for an action movie. I don't go above that (too loud).