question about amp watts and speaker ohms

Tommy Boswell · From: Virginia, USA

If an amp is rated at 200 watts into 4 ohms, and you install an 8-ohm speaker, how many watts should the speaker be able to handle to be a good match for the amp?

I know that the amp's output will be reduced, and I'm OK with that. I just don't want to blow a speaker.

Lane Gray · From: Topeka, KS

Not every amp will reduce by the same amount in the event of a mismatch.
I'd install at least a 150W speaker
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