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harvey1959

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Posted: June 30, 2004 at 6:00 AM / IP Logged

I have a set of Panasonic CJ-DD133 5 1/4 speakers in the front doors of a 94 Dodge Spirit. They are running of of HU power. They are rated at amp power range of 2 to 35 watts. If I use my Lightning Audio F and F amp rated at 50@2 at 4ohms will this be too much power for the speakers?

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Posted: June 30, 2004 at 6:23 AM / IP Logged

You can always try it and replace the speakers if they break up at higher volumes. You would want something that will handle at least 35-50 watts anyway if you like some loud volume now and then. But you shouldn't worry that you'll ruin them instantaniously, because you would hear the distortion and would turn them down.

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Posted: June 30, 2004 at 8:46 AM / IP Logged

is that 50 watts per channel and two channels, or 50 watts per channelsat 2 ohms? It'll make a difference. If the 50 X 2 spec is the one we are interesed in, then you will just have to be very careful with the gain control, making sure it is set absolutely correctly. If the spec you have is 50 X 2 @ 2 ohms, then you should be OK, as your amp should only make 25 to 30 watts into them (but still be careful with the gain). I am only giving you both scenarios, as I am not absolutely certain of what you were saying in your original question. Whatever happens, make certain your gain control is set correctly, and it does not matter how much power tham CAN make.

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Posted: June 30, 2004 at 10:36 AM / IP Logged

Hi, I feel like I give this advice a lot, but here it goes, just call me mr. crossover.

If you're going to start pushing your 5-1/4" speakers with an amplifier remember to cross them over above 100hz. Shoot, even if you decide to continue to power them with your head unit, I'd order some bass blockers from sounddomain or crutchfield.

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harvey1959

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Posted: July 03, 2004 at 7:12 PM / IP Logged

Stevdart, I don't want to ruin the speakers. That was the best $12.00 I ever spent in my life. They were on clearance at Circuit City and it seems like a lot of places are getting rid of 5.25 speakers. I'm running HU power right now and these speakers sound great. I figure amplified would be even better. The tweeters are rated at 50 KHZ. I have treble set to -2 on my HU and they still sound clear. Thanks for the advice guys. Cross over above 100hz sounds good Bass blockers also.

Harv

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