so then what are the power amps for really. big rooms or to listen at high volumes or both. i only watch movies on my home theater and very rarely ever turn it passed half on the volume. so then for me it would be a waste of money then. so then what would you reccomend a power amp for. are they only used to power speakers in big rooms. i don't now mabey i should get a lock put on my computer so i can't look at electronics. well i'll probally put this idea on ice for the time being. but instead of buying another av reciever to upgrade,i think buying an outlaw amp would be the way to go. i think what i got is good for now. like lomb said don't upgrade just to upgrade. thanks for the help and info. i just got one more question what are the signs that your reciever doesn't have the power to handle the speakers on them.