antho_188
ohk guys, a mate gave me two tower speakers, with two 15" speakers in each tower, there 1200watt speakers..
what would the best size wattage amp shuld i run, i know a bit about car audio, and im unsure if its any different in size comparision in dj amps/speakers..
cheers
what would the best size wattage amp shuld i run, i know a bit about car audio, and im unsure if its any different in size comparision in dj amps/speakers..
cheers
Mensajes Sun 21 Feb 10 @ 4:00 am
nitebeatdisco
To avoid speaker damage dont be afraid of an amp with a higher wattage than the speakers.
This is because most speaker damage is caused by amp clipping, not over powering.
This clipping happens when overdriving low power amps, this is less likely with a more beefy amp.
So aim for an amp 1000-1200 watts RMS as a min.
This is because most speaker damage is caused by amp clipping, not over powering.
This clipping happens when overdriving low power amps, this is less likely with a more beefy amp.
So aim for an amp 1000-1200 watts RMS as a min.
Mensajes Sun 21 Feb 10 @ 4:30 am
antho_188
thanks for ur advice dude, much appreciated!
Mensajes Sun 21 Feb 10 @ 4:45 am
Dazmax
Hi Mate
Power amps are rated based on producing X amount of watts into X Ohms. Check to see if the speakers are 4 or 8 Ohm. Most amps produce their max power into 4 Ohms. An amp rated for 1000W into 4Ohms for example will only deliver about 500W into an 8Ohm speaker.
If your speakers are rated at 1200 Watts it is worth checking to see if this is the Max Music power or RMS figure. The RMS figure is usually the truer rating when talking about amp matching.
Daz
Power amps are rated based on producing X amount of watts into X Ohms. Check to see if the speakers are 4 or 8 Ohm. Most amps produce their max power into 4 Ohms. An amp rated for 1000W into 4Ohms for example will only deliver about 500W into an 8Ohm speaker.
If your speakers are rated at 1200 Watts it is worth checking to see if this is the Max Music power or RMS figure. The RMS figure is usually the truer rating when talking about amp matching.
Daz
Mensajes Sun 21 Feb 10 @ 6:52 am
DJClint77
I use this for a guide to which amp is good for each speaker..then you can get any amp of your choice..
http://www.qscaudio.com/products/amps/advanced_amp_selector.htm
http://www.qscaudio.com/products/amps/advanced_amp_selector.htm
Mensajes Sun 21 Feb 10 @ 9:57 am
Caliente123
@ Antho... I dont think those speakers are 1200 watts ......Make sure you look at how much those speakers handle in " RMS " not max.
Figuring out an amp to push speakers is very easy. It might sound complicated because of Ohms and watts but its easy.
Figuring out an amp to push speakers is very easy. It might sound complicated because of Ohms and watts but its easy.
Mensajes Sun 21 Feb 10 @ 12:12 pm