400 rms to a set of rsd comps?? Blow or no?

[5.0coug 10+ year member]

I've decided I'm going to try running only a front stage because i want to see what the hypes about but before i decided this i just bought a jbl gto 74.4 which is rated at 100rmsx4 at 4ohm so i was thinking bridging it and running around 200rms to each speaker. Would this be a little to much fo em? I keep seeing they need at least 150 to really shine but will the extra 50 watts be to much for this budget comp setup? Running a hdc3 off 1600 rms and my substage is dominating my infinitys (rsd are on their way). What do you all think?

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[memphisspl 10+ year member]

Depends on how you treat them.

If you turn it up real loud for any extended period of time you'll cook 'em. Very few components out there that can truly handle that kind of power for long.

 

[UCF52 10+ year member]

Set the gians to 150 a side and go from there. If you feel they can handle more then feed them more. I would be willing to bet 150 a side will be plenty.

 

[mile098 10+ year member]

wheres the problem, u can alwaysturn the gain down? and better more power and make a reserve then less and clipp trying to get the most out of your system

 

[Thedeadly1 10+ year member]

pg rsd's again..

 

[Pimpdaddyq 10+ year member]

try it and see

 

[BrianChia 10+ year member]

Just because you have a 400W amp doesn't mean you put 400WRMS into the speakers. It is good to have headroom and you can use a 400W rated amp, but you don't want to actually put 400W into them.

 

[tcguy85 10+ year member]

i have a ZX550.2 on mine. they are fine with the gains set to 150 watts a side. i used a -3db test tone to set them as well. they get plenty loud.

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

Set the gians to 150 a side and go from there. If you feel they can handle more then feed them more. I would be willing to bet 150 a side will be plenty.

Agreed. Set the gains for 2x150w rms. If you are unsure how to do this, there are plenty of great resources to guide you.

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wheres the problem, u can always turn the gain down? and better more power and make a reserve then less and clip trying to get the most out of your system

Agreed, as well. Overhead is a good thing.

pg rsd's again..

And I don't see the problem? Nice contributive post, btw. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[Etac 10+ year member]

hey man just so you know

i got the same amplifier and if you want it to put out the rated power bridged.. hit the switches that turn the channels to mono - dont worry the speakers will stil be in stereo tho..