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Yes. Those power ratings have only very loose associations with each other. The speaker's rating refers to how much power it can accept and use without damage, but that number represents the manufacturer's (and industry'e) assumption that the frequency mix coming to the speakers is "reasonable" with regard to the frequency spectrum.
In other words, if the music isn't too distorted, a condition that can come about as a result of turning the volume up too high on an amplifier that has too limited an ability to output power (which causes distortion), all will be fine, doing this with components that are as closely matched as that.
I'd like to also point out that having the power rating of the amplifier exceed that of the speakers is even less dangerous. The idea here being that lessening the probability of distortion is the key. If the signal coming to the speakers from the amplifier is significantly distorted due to the amp's trying to push past its rating (which it can easily do), the percentage of power that will go to the high frequency drivers (the "tweeters") will be higher than it should be, thus making irrelevant, the speaker's power handling rating (at least for the tweeters). In the case where the amp's rating is higher than the speaker's, the greater danger is that you'll push the speaker past its ability to handle power, which is far less likely than casing the other problem to happen. In a nutshell, don't push the system into distortion either way.
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Can a 1200 watt amp power a 1300 watt sub?
It's actually a good idea to have a speaker that can handle higher wattage than the amp can produce.
How big an amp should I use to power 500 watt speaker PA monitor?
1000W will be suitable. See the specifications of speaker.
What speaker match to 500 watts amp?
All car speakers will go well with a 500 Watt amp, but for the best effect, get a power subwoofer.
What will a 3000 watt amp do to a 300 watt speaker?
It will have the potential to over drive the speaker elements and can cause distortion and potential speaker damage.
How much watt amplifier should be used to run 800 rms subwoofers 2 ten inch 400rms each?
1600 watt amp. your power amp should 2x the rms value. To varify, check JBL's website and look in one of their speaker manuals, it will show you their speaker wattage and then show you the recommended power amp wattage.
Can you use a 600 watt amp on a 300 watt speaker?
AS long as the impedance is a match you can use any speake with any amp. But if the power ratings are too mismatched don't expect it to sound that good. If the amp is stronger than the speaker, the speaker can be damaged if you crank the amp up high. And if you hook an amp to a too strong speaker the amp might have trouble powering it properly.
Is a 1000 watt power amplifier enough to power a 1000 watt subwoofer?
watt rating of a speaker is max power it can handle without getting damaged. it will produce proportionate amount of sound for less power from amp., even for 1 watt.The power output ratings for most amplifiers are very misleading. That number,i.e.,1000 watt , is under one certain type of condition for 1 second. Usually the frequency of 1khz for 1 second. The true output under actual operating conditions 20hz-20Khz is probably closer to 100 actual watts of music power or sound reproduction power. The same with the speaker rating,,,the power rated is at the same conditions Max power @ certain frequency @ certain amount of time.Safest bet,,,,,always use a larger rated speaker for an amplifier. If you have a 200 watt amp,,,use a speaker rated a minimum of 200 watts,,,,400 is better.
Is a 250 watt mono channel amp good enough for 2 100 watt speakers?
Monoblock amp? No. Only 1 channel which is good for one speaker, or one sub. What you need is either a 2 channel amp or a bridgeable 4 channel amp, which would be overkill anyway. If the amp you have is 2 channel, it would be ideal.
Is a 250 watt mono channel amp good enough for 2 100 watt amps?
Monoblock amp? No. Only 1 channel which is good for one speaker, or one sub. What you need is either a 2 channel amp or a bridgeable 4 channel amp, which would be overkill anyway. If the amp you have is 2 channel, it would be ideal.
Can a 1200 watt amp power a 300 watt box?
yes it can
Can you use a 52 watt stereo with 1000 watt speakers?
sure you can, your amp will only deliver 52 watts to the speaker, more importend would be the impedance of the speaker . it should be equal to what your amp has! may be 8 ohms
What amp goes best with 4 5.25 100 rms each kappas speaker's and 2 6x9 kappas 110 rms each would a kicker amp with680 total rms be to much?
Well the best route is a 400 watt 4 channel amp for 5.25's. Then a 200 watt 2 channel amp for 6x9's. Or any amp that is no more than 100 watts per channel.
