What Happens If Your Amp Is Underpowered for Your Speakers?

Many people assume that using a lower-powered amplifier with high-demand speakers is harmless—after all, “less power should be safer,” right? In reality, an underpowered amplifier can be far more dangerous to your speakers than an overpowered one. When an amp struggles to deliver the required power, it can distort, clip, and even cause permanent damage.