amp vs sub power

[nandoman]

i have 3 15" mtx thunder8000 that produce a total of 1500rms watts, iwas looking at buying a a2200hct audiobahn amp that kicks out 1600watts rms. will that be too much amp power or just right for these subs?

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

1st off - welcome to the boards.

2nd - you could put 1.6kW on subs that only take 1500W, sure...just be careful in setting the gains so you don't overpower them.

 

[analogkid]

quick factoid----the subs dont produce the 1500 rms, its the amp that makes the power.

and yes welcome to the board.

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

most subs blow due to clipping then overpowering. i advise you read the gain setting tutorial if you haven't already.

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

most subs blow due to clipping then overpowering. i advise you read the gain setting tutorial if you haven't already.

clipping doubles you amps rated power, that extra power is what kills speakers

x2 on the gain setting.