#1501802 - 30/09/08 08:08 PM
need help finding a new amp
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spens93
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i have this right here http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=208250&i=113PW612&tp=442
my amp puts out 60 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms 200 watts x 1 bridged at 4 ohms
and the subs are 8 ohms and 200 watts RMS (800 watts peak power)
im a noob to systems, but im looking into a new amp
what rms rating should i look for
i listen 2 hip hop and love 2 bump any help is appriciated thanx
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#1502127 - 01/10/08 07:03 AM
Re: need help finding a new amp
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Well you didn't exactly give me a whole lot to work with here. So based off of your current equipment and quality of said equipment, I would go with this
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#1502653 - 01/10/08 08:01 PM
Re: need help finding a new amp
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spens93
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how many watts at two channels should i look for my subs handle 200 each and i will be ruunning 2 channels at 4 ohms each
Edited by spens93 (01/10/08 08:54 PM)
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#1502840 - 02/10/08 06:54 AM
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If your subs rms at 200w a piece then do the math.
200x2=400
So look for an amp to give you 400w
If I were you I wouldn't get a 2 channel to power your subs with. Just get a monoblock amp, like the one I mentioned and just wire it to a 4ohm load. Should give you ~400w
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#1502944 - 02/10/08 09:15 AM
Re: need help finding a new amp
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spens93
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cant i run more than just 200 to each sub sorry if i have u repeating the same [censored] but im relatively new to all this and dont know what any of this means lol.
i just looked up monoblocks and they only have one channel
Edited by spens93 (02/10/08 09:18 AM)
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#1503357 - 02/10/08 03:40 PM
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you do not want to give your speakers more RMS power then they are rated for. you can have an amplifier that is rated for more power but you will tune it so you do not exceed the speakers ratings. basically paying for power you won't use. the advantage is that you don't stress the amplifier so you get cleaner sound and more longevity. the downside is you can blow your speakers if you are not careful.
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#1503571 - 02/10/08 08:32 PM
Re: need help finding a new amp
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spens93
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so i couldnt set the amp to put 300 to each i recall on another forum i asked the same question about getting a new amp and they said u can set it a bit higher than its rated for
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#1503671 - 03/10/08 06:43 AM
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You can go higher but there is no need. You have decent speakers. Don't push your luck.
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#1503724 - 03/10/08 08:24 AM
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it's a misconception. you do not want to give speakers more than they are rated for. but your amp does not put out constant power - it varies with music and the volume control.
if you set your gains so you CAN exceed the speakers rated power you need to be careful when you turn it up. having the ability to give them more power is different than actually doing it on a regular basis.
i have my xtant amps bridged for 200W RMS into each component set - which are rated 100W RMS. they do not get more than 100W of actual RMS power because of my gain settings and volume control use. I could give them more but that would destroy them.
crossover settings also play a role with power handling.
make sense?
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