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[DarkScorpion 10+ year member]

Clipping, in itself, does not blow subs. a fully clipped signal, basically a square wave, sent from a 100w amp will not overheat a 500w capable sub. The sub will happily fart along all day. Now clip the signal from a higher output amplifier, and the sub will overheat. The problem is overpowering, not clipping.

x2. It's not the clipped signal itself, but the byproduct (heat) that is associated with said clipping.

 

[power-fanatic07 5,000+ posts]

I don't understand why people continue to spend their hard earned money on dirty power. Sure it makes the sub move but there has got to be a reason why its half the price of other average quality amplifiers. I will drive around with no bass before I buy a pile of garbage like that.

 

[stoker42 10+ year member]

becuz not everyone has a bunch of money and some ppl dont take audio as seriously as other...just sayin

 

[DBBOOM 10+ year member]

I don't understand why people continue to spend their hard earned money on dirty power. Sure it makes the sub move but there has got to be a reason why its half the price of other average quality amplifiers. I will drive around with no bass before I buy a pile of garbage like that.

FYI, a good install with proper tuning can sound fine with budget equipment.