Would this be overpowering?

[Tek]

I have 4 hifonics hfi's, rated at 300rms a piece. I can get a good deal on a 2600w Brutus, which does 1700w at 2 ohms. I am assuming it is overrated a little bit and doesnt actually put out 1700w. Would I be safe if I set my gains with a dmm or am I better off with a 2000w Brutus?

[big dee]

I have 4 hifonics hfi's, rated at 300rms a piece. I can get a good deal on a 2600w Brutus, which does 1700w at 2 ohms. I am assuming it is overrated a little bit and doesnt actually put out 1700w. Would I be safe if I set my gains with a dmm or am I better off with a 2000w Brutus?

i say go for it, im running 8 of those subs. and im putting around 1500 watts over and they do fine. but they will get a lil warm if you hammer on em for a while. ive smoked 3 of them in a few months time but there very cheap. so i try to kill em ever time. and they hold up good. if you blow one just get more. so i say hammer on.

Edited September 18, 2010 by big dee

[big dee]

i like to have more power than you need any way.

[Tek]

Anybody else have any insight? I figured after box rise and what not, there would be less power.

[kmalinich]

If its rated 1700w at 2ohms at 14.4v ... and your subwoofers are rated (combined) 1200w ... After voltage drop and box rise (especially with 4 subs) you'll be okay.

[Tek]

Thanks brah

[Tek]

Now theres a thread bitchin about this box rise shit. Bottom line: am I good?

[Guest]

uhh just tune gains with dmm to reflect power ratings on woofer. simple as that. i would assume someone with as many posts as you would have figured this out by now.

[Tek]

uhh just tune gains with dmm to reflect power ratings on woofer. simple as that. i would assume someone with as many posts as you would have figured this out by now.

lmao I did pick it up but I quadruple check everything I do.

[kmalinich]

I think you'll be good. It's how I'd do it