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How can I ensure I don't blow out my speakers?
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<blockquote data-quote="MCarbonaro" data-source="post: 7826352" data-attributes="member: 642899"><p>I have the following set-up:</p><p></p><p>Head Unit: (1) Pioneer DEH-1300MP</p><p></p><p>Front: (2) 5.25" JL C2-525x 2-ways (60W RMS)</p><p></p><p>Rear: (2) 6"x9" JL 690tx 3-ways (70W RMS)</p><p></p><p>Sub: (1) 12" JL CP112W0v2 ported/ enclosed (300W RMS)</p><p></p><p>Amp: (1) JL XD700/5 (At 14.4V: 4 x 75W, 1 x 180W)</p><p></p><p>I spent 20+ hours custom installing this system and want to ensure it lasts as long as it can whilst still allowing this quality set-up to perform at its full potential. I'm hesitant to turn the gain up on any of the channels too far/ all the way because I fear I run the risk of blowing them out. <strong>How far can I turn the gains up without damaging the speakers?</strong> Should I increase the gain on the front channel to 80% power (outputting at 60W) and tune the rest from there or would I be safe* with cranking it up +15W over the RMS rating of the front speakers?</p><p></p><p>*Safe as in not damaging the speakers as well as not creating distortion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MCarbonaro, post: 7826352, member: 642899"] I have the following set-up: Head Unit: (1) Pioneer DEH-1300MP Front: (2) 5.25" JL C2-525x 2-ways (60W RMS) Rear: (2) 6"x9" JL 690tx 3-ways (70W RMS) Sub: (1) 12" JL CP112W0v2 ported/ enclosed (300W RMS) Amp: (1) JL XD700/5 (At 14.4V: 4 x 75W, 1 x 180W) I spent 20+ hours custom installing this system and want to ensure it lasts as long as it can whilst still allowing this quality set-up to perform at its full potential. I'm hesitant to turn the gain up on any of the channels too far/ all the way because I fear I run the risk of blowing them out. [B]How far can I turn the gains up without damaging the speakers?[/B] Should I increase the gain on the front channel to 80% power (outputting at 60W) and tune the rest from there or would I be safe* with cranking it up +15W over the RMS rating of the front speakers? *Safe as in not damaging the speakers as well as not creating distortion. [/QUOTE]
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