amp to sub matching

[bowhunterT7]

hey guys,

would it be ok to hook a duel 4 ohm 800w rms T7 soundstream sub to a 950w rms soundsteam amp that is 950 at 2 ohms. just wondering how much of a difference in wattage you can have before it will do damage

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[NIHL8ION]

hey guys,
would it be ok to hook a duel 4 ohm 800w rms T7 soundstream sub to a 950w rms soundsteam amp that is 950 at 2 ohms. just wondering how much of a difference in wattage you can have before it will do damage

- Overpowering subs successfully with reliability depends on a lot of factors, but one of the biggest will be the enclosure... The enclosure will make or break you when it comes to power & output... Why not just set your gain properly with a DMM for 800 rms so you won't be overpowering it to begin with?

 

[Nutdawg651]

Hes right I run 1000 watts to my 850 rms and it fukin rock$ in a new box it built it sounds like I have 3 12s and its good clean power

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

would it be ok to hook a duel 4 ohm 800w rms T7 soundstream sub to a 950w rms soundsteam amp that is 950 at 2 ohms. just wondering how much of a difference in wattage you can have before it will do damage

If the sub really handles 800W RMS then a 950W RMS amp at 2 ohms should not be a problem if you aren't clipping the signal. Put the sub in a recommended box and set the gains correctly.

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

equipment whise it will not blow, you are the biggest factor that might blow the the sub, clipping blows the sub and you are the only one to blame for clipping

 

[bowhunterT7]

thanks mate