0
How many watts do you need in an amp if your subs can do 3000?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
I really need more info to give you a good answer. I don't know if that 3000 number is RMS or peak(though I'm assuming peak). I also don't know f it is the handling per sub in a multi-sub system or the total handling value of a multi-sub system. My basic rule of thumb is that your amplifier should be approximately 40% more powerful than your speaker(s). I base this number on the RMS rating of the speaker, not the peak rating. Generally speaking, the RMS handling of a speaker is half of the peak handling.
So I'm assuming an RMS in your system of 1500W. In that case you'd need an amplifier capable of delivering 2100W into whatever ohm load you're running.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How many watts do 12 kicker subwoofers have?
This depends on the model you have some are 200-500 watts and they also make 2 & 4 ohm subs.
What is good for some hypnotic subs that are 600 watts rms?
Hypnotic doesnt make good subs.
Is 4000 watt amp too much for two twelves subs?
Not if subs are rated for 2000 watts each.
How subs float and sink?
subs have empty tanks in them. this empty tanks are filled with water when the subs need to sink and emptied when the subs need to float.
What size kicker amp do i need for a kicker comp subwoofer. do i need the mono or class d amp 300watt?
When buying an amp its best and safe to use the 1:1 ratio. That would mean if subs RMS was rated at 350 watts then get a 350 watt amp. Alot of installers will use 3:1 ratio because the subs max rated at 1200 watts so they say you will need a 1200 watt amp. But the truth is that sub may only peak a fraction of a millisecond. So unless your competing for a title championship there is no need to destroy you subs that you paid so much for.
How big should the amp be to two 12 subwoofers?
What you need to know is the RMS power rating and ohms of the subwoofer. (Example; RMS is 300 watts and it is a 2 ohm sub. This is what you would need. You have 2 subs so a total of 600 watts. So you want an amp with a max power rating of 600 watts, but he is the tricky part. They were 2 ohm subs. So your amp needs to be 2 ohm stable. No there all not 90% of amps are only 4 ohm stable.)
Kicker 12 inch subwoofers 1500 watts?
There is no way my two mtx 10's are pushing 5500 watts and they aren't competition subs.
Will a 1000 watt amp power two fosgate p3 12inch subs?
In a sense it would, say that 1000 watt amp was a mono channel. that would mean its 1000 watts RMS @ 1-0hm, 2 RF p3 4ohm would make it 500 watts to the two. if you want full power you need a 1200 watt amp @ 1-ohm, that would make it 600 watts to the 2 and that is the RMS of those subs. you can run more but running above RMS can blow or distort the subs.
I have 3200 watt sub woofers what amplifier should I get with how many watts output?
What's a subs? If you are consuming 3200 watts your amps at 120 volts will be 26.6, at 240 volts it will be 13.3. However I suspect I am missing some information.
If you eat 3 subs a day and 3000 other calories will you get fat?
Depends on your activity level.
Have about a 1800w RMS system with 1300w RMS in 4 subs what kind of multi channel amp do you need with how much power also with a link to one please?
Scroll down to related links and read "Why there is no such thing as 'RMS watts' or 'watts RMS' and never has been".
Does more watts mean better sound on a amp kit if wired to subs?
It is best to always power match an amplifiers wattage to a driver. It is best to have more clean power to a subwoofer, then less to avoid clipping (distortion). If a JL Audio driver calls for 1500 continious watts into 3 OHM, then give it to it, or a little more- never less. Speakers are damaged more by receiving less power then they need. Keep in mind that there IS such a thing as overpowering a driver. That same JL sub would smoke if 3000 watts of pink noise were pumped into it for 48 hours.
