Quick Amp/Sub RMS question...
Quick Amp/Sub RMS question... im looking at a sub that has:
Peak Power Handling 600 watts approx.
RMS Power Handling 300 watts
do i need an amp with 600w rms or will 300 do? or maybe 4-500?
Peak Power Handling 600 watts approx.
RMS Power Handling 300 watts
do i need an amp with 600w rms or will 300 do? or maybe 4-500?
Last edited by Silas2k; Jan 17, 2007 at 08:26 PM.
personally i would match the RMS levels from sub to amp. If your putting 2 300w RMS subs then i would go with a 600w RMS amp. if only one 300w RMS sub then an amp that is 300w RMS. You can add a bigger amp but then it will take away some of the life from the sub
Originally Posted by Armyman2445
personally i would match the RMS levels from sub to amp. If your putting 2 300w RMS subs then i would go with a 600w RMS amp. if only one 300w RMS sub then an amp that is 300w RMS. You can add a bigger amp but then it will take away some of the life from the sub
thx
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Originally Posted by Silas2k
so i shouldnt look at the peak rms of the sub when picking the amp? so if i get that one with 300rms, and 600 at peak... i should still get a 300rms amp?
thx
thx
also, "peak rms" is contradictory... peak power was the term you were looking for.
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Originally Posted by FireBird_Fr3ak
IMO never look at any peak specs...
when i got my 15" Kicker L7..its rated at 1000w rms and 2000peak i think? and so i bought a 1600w rms amp..giving it all clean power..not dirty..something you would do with a low powered amp..turn the gain up and all that crap..makes the signal dirty..so with my amp i got it all turned down and i dont have to worry about breakin a thing because my subs gettin clean power...thats what really matters IMO
