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 Aug 31 2009, 02:30 AM
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I just got a pair of street machine 12's. I have a 400 watt amp and it sounds like they could really use more. What's the biggest I could go without messing with the longevity and sound quality? Thanks.
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Sep 9 2009, 11:10 PM
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QUOTE (97X @ Aug 31 2009, 03:30 AM)  I just got a pair of street machine 12's. I have a 400 watt amp and it sounds like they could really use more. What's the biggest I could go without messing with the longevity and sound quality? Thanks. Are these the dual 4ohm subs? if so! I'd reccomend the sm1000d monoblock by autotek, parallel the coils to make a 1ohm load, and then you can always back the gain down 1/2 way, and you will have more powerat hand if you ever wanted to upgrade subs or go to one stronger sub1 hope this helps.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Sep 9 2009, 11:13 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 15-February 08 Member No.: 398 |
QUOTE (97X @ Aug 31 2009, 03:30 AM) I just got a pair of street machine 12's. I have a 400 watt amp and it sounds like they could really use more. What's the biggest I could go without messing with the longevity and sound quality? Thanks. Are these the dual 4ohm subs? if so! I'd reccomend the sm1000d monoblock by autotek, parallel the coils to make a 1ohm load, and then you can always back the gain down 1/2 way, and you will have more power at hand if you ever wanted to upgrade subs or go to one stronger sub I hope this helps.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Nov 4 2009, 01:08 AM
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Rookie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 6-May 09 From: cocoa, fl. Member No.: 712 |
you always want a little more watts than needed so your amp doesent work so hard to push your speakers
-------------------- [font="Comic Sans MS"][/font][color="#0000FF"][/color]Pair cvls-693 and 653 autoteck sm4-1000 2 alpine type r powered by Crunch 1400.2
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Nov 9 2009, 10:51 PM
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Professional Poster Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 30-January 08 From: Colorado Member No.: 373 |
QUOTE (RonGooding @ Sep 9 2009, 04:13 PM) Are these the dual 4ohm subs? if so! I'd reccomend the sm1000d monoblock by autotek, parallel the coils to make a 1ohm load, and then you can always back the gain down 1/2 way, and you will have more power at hand if you ever wanted to upgrade subs or go to one stronger sub I hope this helps.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) the sm1000 is only 500 rms he needs at least 700 if not 900 rms they will take it daily just fine. the sm1500 is perfect for them at 750 rms x 1 at 1 ohm. |
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