Amp getting hot since adding subs

[Nanos]

The subsa re connected to indivdual channels. Its a 4 channels bridged to seperate channels.

Subs are connected indivdually to each channel. I think it may have to do with being low end amp and also under power. the amp when bridges i s 2 x 600 peak, but the subs are 1200peak so i have no way enough power to drive them.

Going ot look this weekend at getting hopefully a monoblock to drive the subs.

 

[camstatic]

PM sent to Nanos

 

[| evaN |]

just remember when comparing audio equipment, compare the rms values and not their max power or peak power or any of that other crap.

 

[holdenboy]

Nanos - I beleive you have been misled, just because your amp isnt rated as high as you subs certainly dosent mean the amp wont have enough power to drive them, it definately will have enough power...you just wont be getting the full potential out of the subs.

Side note - If possible dont quote "max" or pmpo figures, they are totally useless as different companies use different techniques to determine the maximum output an amp / sub / speakers produce. If possible look at the RMS ratings or even better continous ratings. As a general rule if the amp / sub doesnt have these values listed in their specs or manual its best to steer clear of that brand.

 

[Fun_Bucket]

How healthy can it be for his sub's though only giving them half their power output..?

 

[acarmody]

Won't hurt the subs only running at half their rated power, as long as you don't try raising the gain to get more volume.

 

[camstatic]

Yeah the amp will square wave (clip) and fry them with dc voltage if he tries to overdrive it.

 

[Fun_Bucket]

i know this, but does Nanos? that's why i was saying to him it's always best to match an amp's power output to that of your speakers, or even a bit more.

 

[holdenboy]

The amp wont have "trouble" powering the subs, nor will clipping the output damage the amp at all, the subs are the one being fed a clipped signal....they will cop the damage.

The more power you give a speaker / sub, the "harder" it is to clip a signal, not saying you cant clip a signal with 2-3 times the power, but the likelyhood is slimmer.