Confused with watt rms and distortion.

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

What is the point of getting a amplifier large enough to push your subs at rms if they will distort well before you turn the amplifier all the way up.

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[Fusion_FREAK 10+ year member]

wat

 

[terra 5,000+ posts]

??

 

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

wat

Ok let me make sure I have this right before I continue. A sub distorts after its power handling is exceeded correct?

 

[bass-aholic 10+ year member]

lol fail....

 

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

lol fail....

well dang it! nvm then ha...thought i had it

 

[craigzter 10+ year member]

Ok let me make sure I have this right before I continue. A sub distorts after its power handling is exceeded correct?

not always.

 

[terra 5,000+ posts]

Ok let me make sure I have this right before I continue. A sub distorts after its power handling is exceeded correct?

you get an amp to match the subs rms..1000 rms amp for 1000rms sub. nothing has been exceeded. unless u know what ur doin in which case you can exceed

 

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

Ok why does a sub distort? This should help me get my thoughts straight.

 

[Jmac 10+ year member]

Ok let me make sure I have this right before I continue. A sub distorts after its power handling is exceeded correct?

Distortion increases as BL decreases. BL usually decreases with travel.
It is related to more than just power input, but also speaker design, enclosure design, and frequency.

There are several reasons why you should get an amplifier capable of supplying your speakers with at least their rated power:

- The amplifier will last longer as it won't be running at full capacity, stressing its MOSFETs, capacitors, and other internal electrical components.

- The amplifier won't be contributing a significant amount of distortion, meaning it won't compound the issue.

- You run less risk of running into clipping, which quickly increases distortion and power output rapidly while also decreasing the cooling capability of the speakers. This can result in damaging your speakers if pushed into clipping for a sufficient period of time.

 

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

Distortion increases as BL decreases. BL usually decreases with travel.
It is related to more than just power input, but also speaker design, enclosure design, and frequency.

There are several reasons why you should get an amplifier capable of supplying your speakers with at least their rated power:

- The amplifier will last longer as it won't be running at full capacity, stressing its MOSFETs, capacitors, and other internal electrical components.

- The amplifier won't be contributing a significant amount of distortion, meaning it won't compound the issue.

- You run less risk of running into clipping, which quickly increases distortion and power output rapidly while also decreasing the cooling capability of the speakers. This can result in damaging your speakers if pushed into clipping for a sufficient period of time.

Ok perfect thankyou. Now one more question. How harmful is distortion to the sub?

 

[Jmac 10+ year member]

Ok perfect thankyou. Now one more question. How harmful is distortion to the sub?

Distortion isn't harmful, it just usually sounds bad. Certain types of distortion (i.e. clipping) can cause it to overload thermally, though.