Too much power?

There is a line to be drawn, but suffice it to say that most of the time a large amp is better than a small amp. There are limits to how much power a speaker can take, but unless you are deaf, you probably won't reach that volume level. There is much more danger in using too small of an amp; that danger is clipping.


Sorny

A big amp only has potential to blow out a speaker. Where you set the volume is what controls that potential. I've hooked up 2.5KW/channel amps to 8" tall mini speakers for troubleshooting with no problems.

I agree with AVB, with one caveat. Really cheap speakers may not be able to handle a large transient that can occur in digital soundtracks, and which the amp may pass through at higher volumes. But that would be a good excuse to get better speakers. By cheap I mean those $15 specials you find at Walmart or Kmart. Most any respectable brand of speakers will not be a problem as long as your ears can stand it.


Dsmith