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Voltage and amps

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: May 04, 2024 at 7:37 AM


Topic: Voltage and amps

Posted By: haemphyst
Subject: Voltage and amps
Date Posted: June 22, 2005 at 11:58 PM

Yes. The efficiency runs very low, which means they generate more heat than designed for, and can possibly blow devices in the power supply. If an item is designed to run on 14 violts, it needs 14 volts...

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Posted By: dwarren
Date Posted: June 23, 2005 at 12:00 AM

Why are you getting 10 volts or so at your amps? I believe it will put will put strain on them, yes.

If you are, your amps should be the least of your worries, the car's electrical system (brain included) are at risk!



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Posted By: Nodestiny
Date Posted: June 23, 2005 at 8:12 AM
nah i wouldnt worry about it. Unless you run the amp on a constant 10V for several hours... GOOD amps should be able to run as low as 9V and as high as 18V without issues (unless you are running a very low ohm load, lower than what the manufacturer designed the amp for, then your amp may not last that long).

Most good amps have a thermal overload on it as well... do you know if yours does? What amp is it?

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