paulgroce Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Is it okay to underpower subwoofers? It wont damage the speakers but what about the amp? The ohm load is compatible but the amp will only push out 2000 watts rms at one ohm and the speakers are 2 15's that need 1500rms each. Is this okay to run these? can someone explain amplifier clipping to me? Edited August 4, 2011 by paulgroce Quote Now: 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Pioneer AVH-P3300BT 250amp alt, "excessive amperage" Big 3 0gauge "kicker" KHC2000 Massive Audio N4 2x DC Xl Street wires 0 gauge Monster 402 speaker cable Future addition: 2x Massive Audio N4 2x KHC2000 1 KHC1800 under hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs_fan0718 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Subwoofers will only take the power given to them. It will not hurt the subs or amp if the gains are set correctly. Subwoofers will not try and pull more power out of the amp itself, the amp will only deliver the power it can with the given electrical setup. Edited August 4, 2011 by cubs_fan0718 Quote 06 Impala SSKenwood Excelon DDX593 Ampere Audio 150.4 Ampere Audio 5K1 XS D4700 (front)Mechman 320a Alt. w/ Big 3 Lots of Second Skin Damplifier Under Construction for 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Kid Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Unless you clip the hell out of them you will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgroce Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Okay so as long as I set the gains correctly then this setup will totally work? Edited August 4, 2011 by paulgroce Quote Now: 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Pioneer AVH-P3300BT 250amp alt, "excessive amperage" Big 3 0gauge "kicker" KHC2000 Massive Audio N4 2x DC Xl Street wires 0 gauge Monster 402 speaker cable Future addition: 2x Massive Audio N4 2x KHC2000 1 KHC1800 under hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgroce Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Unless you clip the hell out of them you will be fine Ight well I dont completely understand how to make sure to prevent clipping? What is it and what I do? Quote Now: 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Pioneer AVH-P3300BT 250amp alt, "excessive amperage" Big 3 0gauge "kicker" KHC2000 Massive Audio N4 2x DC Xl Street wires 0 gauge Monster 402 speaker cable Future addition: 2x Massive Audio N4 2x KHC2000 1 KHC1800 under hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedeaf Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Every time you turn the volume on your headunit down you are underpowering your subs/speakers. Do you blow your speakers everytime you turn down the volume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Okay so as long as I set the gains correctly then this setup will totally work? as long as you set them CORRECTLY, yes. every time you turn the volume down, the amp puts out less power. with every note in a song, power changes. and due to those factors and others, i wont confuse you with, your subs will likely only see 500w each, at most. what amp and subs are you getting? make sure the subs are dual 4ohm or dual 1ohm. Quote If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs_fan0718 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Okay so as long as I set the gains correctly then this setup will totally work? Yes, find someone with a o-scope or better yet get urself one of these Click Here and learn to set ur gains urself Quote 06 Impala SSKenwood Excelon DDX593 Ampere Audio 150.4 Ampere Audio 5K1 XS D4700 (front)Mechman 320a Alt. w/ Big 3 Lots of Second Skin Damplifier Under Construction for 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgroce Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Okay so as long as I set the gains correctly then this setup will totally work? as long as you set them CORRECTLY, yes. every time you turn the volume down, the amp puts out less power. with every note in a song, power changes. and due to those factors and others, i wont confuse you with, your subs will likely only see 500w each, at most. what amp and subs are you getting? make sure the subs are dual 4ohm or dual 1ohm. The amp is a Massive Audio N4 2000watts at 1 ohm The subs are 2 dc xl's Quote Now: 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Pioneer AVH-P3300BT 250amp alt, "excessive amperage" Big 3 0gauge "kicker" KHC2000 Massive Audio N4 2x DC Xl Street wires 0 gauge Monster 402 speaker cable Future addition: 2x Massive Audio N4 2x KHC2000 1 KHC1800 under hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korey_hofer Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Okay so as long as I set the gains correctly then this setup will totally work? Yes, find someone with a o-scope or better yet get urself one of these Click Here and learn to set ur gains urself could you explain to me how that is better than an oscope? It's faster and more simple to use but I don't see how it's ''better'' Quote previously known as wenn_du_weinst aka fucking internet coward supreme. I talk shit on other forums like a little bitch and hope i don't get caught out on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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