Gain setting and extra power
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: September 20, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Topic: Gain setting and extra power
Posted By: MisterE
Subject: Gain setting and extra power
Date Posted: September 21, 2004 at 3:57 PM
If i have a 500rms subwoofer and a 1000w amp, can I still put it on there and just set the gains lower? If and once the gains are set properly, are there any negatives or disadvantages to having that certain speaker on that certain amp (ie overheating etc). Just reiiterating and trying to be positive, thanks
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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: September 21, 2004 at 4:07 PM
1. Does the sub wire to 4 ohm? 2. Is the amp rated 1000 watts at 4 ohms? ------------- Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: MisterE
Date Posted: September 21, 2004 at 4:16 PM
yes and yes (well actually 1 ohm, and the actual wattage is 1000 and 1500 respectively, but i was just doing a generalization)
Posted By: pimpincavy
Date Posted: September 21, 2004 at 7:27 PM
As long as the sub isnt reaching the point of distortion, then you should be ok.
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Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: September 21, 2004 at 9:24 PM
what type of equipment give some models, if it is what I am thinking it is goin gto be, lanzar boss paramiyd both those #'s are exaggerated
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Posted By: MisterE
Date Posted: September 21, 2004 at 9:59 PM
no, its nothing like that eclipse alum subs and cadence amp
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: September 21, 2004 at 10:11 PM
Awright, two Aluminums for 1000 watts RMS, and the Cadence pushing 1500 watts. I don't see any problems there. When you adjust gain, use a good test tone and DMM, and be careful to set gain at 1000 watts. It should be 31.6 AC volts if you're running at a 1-ohm load. If you get to 38.7 volts, you've reached the 1500 watt mark... too much. Do it carefully and you should have a nice clean setup.
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Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
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