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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 09:41 PM
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Which amp should i get with my spkrs

I have two 10" 450W pioneer subs, whats the most powerful amp that i could match up with these subs without blowing them out? 700w amp?800w amp?
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ok the rms power on the speakers is most likely 150 each, because thats how pioneer rates their subs usually... their peak power is 3 times their rms power, so u effectivelly need an amp that can push 150 watts rns by 2
Old Oct 16, 2003 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by nismos14
ok the rms power on the speakers is most likely 150 each, because thats how pioneer rates their subs usually... their peak power is 3 times their rms power, so u effectivelly need an amp that can push 150 watts rns by 2

When u say i need an amp that can push 150 watts by 2 u mean 150w per sub right?
Old Oct 17, 2003 | 06:52 AM
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you got it make sure its 150 watts RMS by 2
Old Oct 17, 2003 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by nismos14
you got it make sure its 150 watts RMS by 2

So whats the max Watts that I can share between these subs? They're both 450W max so i most i could use is an amp with 900W right? i think.
Old Oct 17, 2003 | 09:37 AM
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Get a JBL BP300.1 and they will pound.
Old Oct 17, 2003 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by maximamaybe
Get a JBL BP300.1 and they will pound.
BUT I HAVE 2 10" 450W SUBS ISNT A 300W AMP TOO LITTLE POWER? WHATS THE MOST AMPS I COULD USE WITH 2 450W MAX SUBS?
Old Oct 17, 2003 | 11:24 AM
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Pioneer lists the peak watts for the sub not the RMS. Therefore, the subs will probably take around 150 RMS each. Therefore the recommendation of the JBL BP300.1. If you don't think that is enough, the JBL BP600.1 should be enough to power 2 10" woofers of any brand.

Here are some specs I found:

PIONEER TS-W29C 10-Inch 450 Watts Subwoofer

450 Watts Max. Music Power. 120 Watts Nominal Power Handling. Sensitivity: 90dB (1W/1m). Frequency Response: 20 - 4.5kHz. 4ohm Rated. Recommended Enclosure: 1.0 Cubic Feet

Therefore, 450 watts RMS will blow that sucka in a heartbeat.
Old Oct 17, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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BUT I HAVE 2 10" 450W SUBS ISNT A 300W AMP TOO LITTLE POWER? WHATS THE MOST AMPS I COULD USE WITH 2 450W MAX SUBS?



I have a 300.1 for sale....
Old Oct 17, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ Kontakt


I have a 300.1 for sale....

How much and maybe I'll consider. I'm kind of broke but what can you offer me.
Old Oct 17, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by maximamaybe
Pioneer lists the peak watts for the sub not the RMS. Therefore, the subs will probably take around 150 RMS each. Therefore the recommendation of the JBL BP300.1. If you don't think that is enough, the JBL BP600.1 should be enough to power 2 10" woofers of any brand.

Here are some specs I found:

PIONEER TS-W29C 10-Inch 450 Watts Subwoofer

450 Watts Max. Music Power. 120 Watts Nominal Power Handling. Sensitivity: 90dB (1W/1m). Frequency Response: 20 - 4.5kHz. 4ohm Rated. Recommended Enclosure: 1.0 Cubic Feet

Therefore, 450 watts RMS will blow that sucka in a heartbeat.

You have the JBL BP300.1 right? How big are your subs and whats the specs? How long have you had the amp and do you think 300w is loud enough? I dont want something really really loud but i want somethnig noticable.
Old Oct 17, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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I have 1 12" kicker Comp VR Sub. It is rated at 150 watts per voice coil and it pounds!. You will not find another amp that is as powerful for the price. The only bad thing about the amp is that it has no remote gain. I bought a inline RCA one to solve that problem though.
Old Oct 17, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by maximamaybe
I have 1 12" kicker Comp VR Sub. It is rated at 150 watts per voice coil and it pounds!. You will not find another amp that is as powerful for the price. The only bad thing about the amp is that it has no remote gain. I bought a inline RCA one to solve that problem though.

what do you mean by remote gain, you mean it just doesnt come with a remote? how many watts rms is your sub?
Old Oct 17, 2003 | 01:50 PM
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By remote gain, I mean a way to turn down your amp. Sometimes I listen to sports talk radio and don't want my sub playing. Therefore, I bought a NV-22 from http://www.davidnavone.com/linedrivers.html. It is plugged in between my headunit and amp. works like a charm.

Speaker specs are:
power range 50-400 watts RMS (200 watts RMS per coil)
peak power handling 800 watts
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