Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater How much does the watts affect loudness?

Jason, the difference in power between 90 and 100 watts is all of 0.46dB(e.g.110 or 110.46 dB on a brief peak). Speakers such as the Axiom towers use about 1 or 2 watts at a comfortably loud average listening level. A split-second extreme peak could use 100 watts or more. Get a receiver with the features that you want at a price that you can afford and don't pay much attention to power ratings. The 2105 should be fine and isn't "lower end" except in price.