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<blockquote data-quote="tinmanchris217" data-source="post: 6291740" data-attributes="member: 610505"><p>This method does have it's flaws, but it definitely has 4 conditions:</p><p></p><p>1) Setting power at less than the amp's maximum clean power output</p><p></p><p>2) Amp does rated (or true power is known)</p><p></p><p>3) Amp generally has a relatively linear power:impedance relationship</p><p></p><p>4) Electrical system doesn't have a major voltage drop</p><p></p><p>For me, this method works well, if you don't have an o-scope, and need a rough estimate. I always set a little lower than rated, and bump the gain up slowly, listening for the onset of distortion by ear. Then I back it off until I'm confident that the user can't blow the system without REALLY trying.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tinmanchris217, post: 6291740, member: 610505"] This method does have it's flaws, but it definitely has 4 conditions: 1) Setting power at less than the amp's maximum clean power output 2) Amp does rated (or true power is known) 3) Amp generally has a relatively linear power:impedance relationship 4) Electrical system doesn't have a major voltage drop For me, this method works well, if you don't have an o-scope, and need a rough estimate. I always set a little lower than rated, and bump the gain up slowly, listening for the onset of distortion by ear. Then I back it off until I'm confident that the user can't blow the system without REALLY trying. [/QUOTE]
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