help in picking out new amps

jonnyb · Post by **jonnyb** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:47 pm

yea. wattages add up for multiple subwoofers.

bdyman · Post by **bdyman** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:03 pm

so it counts for the speakers too not the subs

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:40 pm

If you're amping speakers, then you use the rms wattage of each for each channel (2 channel or 4 channel).

bdyman · Post by **bdyman** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:00 pm

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio ... ctID=16692

so let me guess get right that amp is perfect for my application so i think so and its 100x4 rms is that 100 rms watts per speaker???

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:45 am

Yes, 100rms x 4 = 100 watts per speaker

Post by **GlassWolf** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:36 am

the "power handling ratings" on speakers [SEE FAQ SECTION] is nothing but a thermal rating for how much heat (measured in watts) the speaker's coils can handle without physical damage.

This has nothing to do with how much power the speaker needs to reach full output, or excursion.

the power required to drive the speaker is usually considerably less than it's "RMS power handling" spec on the box.

For door speakers and component sets, most times 50-75 watts per channel is all you need from a good, clean amplifier.

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:07 pm

^ Also a good thing to keep in mind when setting your gains

bdyman · Post by **bdyman** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:07 pm

very cool thank`s for your help it looks like i will be going with the crunch amp, it also says it is bridgeable do you think it is a wise idea to bride the speakers?? or just hook it up normally??

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:58 pm

I'd stick with running the speakers in the normal fashion... allows for balance... bridging better suited for running mid bass

bdyman · Post by **bdyman** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:43 am

oh so kinda like if i was using a component speaker then i could bridge,
so basicly regular speakers hook up normally components i have a choice of bridging