"Thomas Andersson" wrote in message
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Hi!

I need to select speakers (2 pairs), nothing fancy, but I'd like to put my
OLD Reciever to the best possible use. My Amp is a old Technics SA-200K
(35W
RMS/Channel 8 ohms, 2 separate stereo pairs) (speccs found at:
http://www.vintagetechnics.com/receivers.htm).
I'd like to learn suggested minimum and maximum wattage speakers to use
(gonna have two pairs) and what effect to low or high wattage speakers
might
have on the amp, on the sound and on the speakers.
Also, speaker cables, what gauge to get (millimeters please) and what
difference the different gauges have on things.

Links to resources explaining all this would also be apreciated!

Wattage ratings for speakers just tells you what they'll stand. You'll
probably be hard pressed to find any half decent hifi speakers with a rating
of less than 80W. I currently have a 40W amp and I believe the speakers are
rated at 100W. Sensitivity has an effect on the sound level you get out, and
impedence AFAIK has an effect on the amp, but my electronics isn't up to
much . Speaker cables are much of a muchness IMO, I've never noticed any
difference. Just pick up some fairly cheap stuff. £1 a meter should be
plenty to get you some decent cable.