I have a 130wpc receiver and speakers rated at 120 watts max. Should I use speakers that have a lower max power output rating than my receiver?
It’s not a good idea to use speakers with a lower power rating than the receiver or amplifier can produce. However, there is little chance you will damage 120 watt speakers with a 130 watt amplifier unless you run it at max power all the time. The speakers should handle relatively short, high power transiants without sustaining any damage.