https://eu.harmankardon.com/HKTS+5.html
^^^^ Is the link with relevant information
I bought this a while ago, and have been struggling to work out the RMS figures for the satellite speakers. Away from this, I know that the included subwoofer (model: 160SUB/230) produces 60w RMS, as this is well documented elsewhere.
On the Harmon-Kardon product information webpage (link above) it gives the following information:
'The HKTS5 consists of the CEN TS5, SAT TS5 & SUB TS5 components, and brings home the thrill and excitement of your favorite movies. Its four identical 2-way satellites and voice-matched, dual-driver center, all video-shielded, can handle more power than ever - up to 70 watts'.....
I presume that the 'up to 70 watts' refers to the peak sound power figure. I spoke to customer service on the phone and they said they would be able to calculate the RMS figure from the said peak figure, and the RMS was calculated at 56 watts.
Firstly, is this calculation correct? I'd be interested to know of the formula they might have used....
Secondly, really stupid question: I think/hope it means 70w peak per speaker, not the total combined output of all the satellite speakers
Thirdly if the RMS figure of the subwoofer is 60w, then what is the peak power figure?
LASTLY: I have been told on Reddit, that this is a 'Home Theatre in a Box' type 5.1 system, and therefore RMS/peak wattage figures are therefore meaningless, what are your thoughts on this? If I was to re-do my home cinema setup, would it be better to buy separate speakers from different brands, rather than buy an set of 5.1 speakers, all manufactured by the same brand?
^^^^ Is the link with relevant information
I bought this a while ago, and have been struggling to work out the RMS figures for the satellite speakers. Away from this, I know that the included subwoofer (model: 160SUB/230) produces 60w RMS, as this is well documented elsewhere.
On the Harmon-Kardon product information webpage (link above) it gives the following information:
'The HKTS5 consists of the CEN TS5, SAT TS5 & SUB TS5 components, and brings home the thrill and excitement of your favorite movies. Its four identical 2-way satellites and voice-matched, dual-driver center, all video-shielded, can handle more power than ever - up to 70 watts'.....
I presume that the 'up to 70 watts' refers to the peak sound power figure. I spoke to customer service on the phone and they said they would be able to calculate the RMS figure from the said peak figure, and the RMS was calculated at 56 watts.
Firstly, is this calculation correct? I'd be interested to know of the formula they might have used....
Secondly, really stupid question: I think/hope it means 70w peak per speaker, not the total combined output of all the satellite speakers
Thirdly if the RMS figure of the subwoofer is 60w, then what is the peak power figure?
LASTLY: I have been told on Reddit, that this is a 'Home Theatre in a Box' type 5.1 system, and therefore RMS/peak wattage figures are therefore meaningless, what are your thoughts on this? If I was to re-do my home cinema setup, would it be better to buy separate speakers from different brands, rather than buy an set of 5.1 speakers, all manufactured by the same brand?