powering subs
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=30894
Printed Date: May 14, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Topic: powering subs
Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Subject: powering subs
Date Posted: April 23, 2004 at 3:07 AM
Hey all. I know when you are using a ported box you dont have to give the woofer as much power as they are rated for. I was wondering how much less you can go before noticing it? I had planned on getting a BX1500D for my 3- 15" MA Audio. They are rated at 400w RMS. so, 1200 rms total. I'd have it running at 1500 watts. But, if I dont need all that power, i'm not gonna get it. Whats a safe number? Also, assuming i did get the 1500 to run them, would the extra power hurt them at all? I'm new to ported boxes. I've always had sealed, so im just askin a few questions before i start breakin sh*t. Thanks.
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1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp
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Posted By: speedwayaudio1
Date Posted: April 23, 2004 at 3:59 AM
I think you will be ok with that amp. just turn your gains down a little, and don't blast it until you see what it will do. or you could go back to sealed boxes
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Big Dave
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 23, 2004 at 8:17 AM
speedwayaudio1 wrote:
I think you will be ok with that amp. just turn your gains down a little, and don't blast it until you see what it will do. or you could go back to sealed boxes
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Posted By: flatulatta
Date Posted: April 23, 2004 at 12:01 PM
dont turn it up loud : )
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