Which amp, 50w per channel or 75w per channel.
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Which amp, 50w per channel or 75w per channel.
I am looking at amps to push my 4 Inifinity 6002i speakers which are 60watts RMS each. Which amp would be better, a 50watts x 4 or a 75watts x 4.
Which one shoould I go with?
Thanks for the help.
-Tom
Which one shoould I go with?
Thanks for the help.
-Tom
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It's always better to overpower them than underpower them.
If price isn't a factor, go with the 75 watt amp, if you can't afford a quality 75 watt amp, then buy a quality 50 watt amp.
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Originally Posted by Frontman
It's always better to overpower them than underpower them.
For instance if you have a sub rated at 125w rms and run a 300w rms amp on it. It could burn the sub up (or push it beyond its limits causing permanent damage to the sub). Of course if you turn the 300w amp down to match the sub then its good.
I try to match everything within specs as close as possible.
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Originally Posted by Tiburon
I'd say go with 75 X 4. However, many amps are underrated and actually put out more than their rated power.
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Guys,
Thanks for all the advice. I ordered the subthump amp rack and when I get it I will see which amps will fit. If they both fit I will probably go with the 75watt x 4 amp so I have headroom incase I upgrade speakers in the future to Kappas.
Thanks,
Tom
Thanks for all the advice. I ordered the subthump amp rack and when I get it I will see which amps will fit. If they both fit I will probably go with the 75watt x 4 amp so I have headroom incase I upgrade speakers in the future to Kappas.
Thanks,
Tom