Component power question.

[bustaplz 10+ year member]

My CDT comps are rated for 80w. I'm giving them 80w, but I want to try giving them more power. I'm pretty sure I can bridge my amp to give them 160w each, is this a good or bad idea? Would I safely gain volume or just over work the drivers?

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[cj407]

play with it and find out....just adjust the gain knob before you crank them.....so you dont send too much power to them straight off the bat...

 

[boardroomjimmy 10+ year member]

Or you can do what I do, drive them until they explode. Then you can buy yet another set and know the limits. Neither smart nor practical, but it does give you your answer.

 

[MSW Danny 10+ year member]

that's a lot of power to those components. if you do decide to do it, do it with caution.

 

[atsaubrey 10+ year member]

If you know what to listen for it shouldnt be a problem. I typically run 2-3 times rated power on my speakers. Of course I do it for headroom and NOT volume....SQ competitor.

 

[bustaplz 10+ year member]

Sometimes I think I know what to listen for, but I don't know if I really trust myself.

 

[okiedokie 10+ year member]

with more power you might want to try to cross them over a little higher, that's if your deck has a xover, if not maybe your amp has a adjustable xover, try 90-100 hz, then bridge your amp, lower your gains on your amp as well.

if your looking for more volume/ loudness have you tired to deadening your whole car???