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Making a 3000W amp push only 1500W? (same/same impedance)
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<blockquote data-quote="HiAmplidude" data-source="post: 1056816" data-attributes="member: 561470"><p>I realize that the "gain" sensitivity is not a volume knob, nor is it a real way of increasing wattage past max un-clipped. But, I need to try to cover my bases to avoid damaging some subs that are rated to handle MUCH less power than the amp will deliver at full tilt.</p><p></p><p>Using a DVOM and maybe an old woofer or static resistor, I plan to adjust the gain down until I'm not getting more than 1500W (at 1 Ohm).</p><p></p><p>Is there anything else I need to pay attention to or consider? Is it a valid means of dropping Wattage safely (for the subs), or would I honestly be better off replacing the amp with a 1500W amp for those drivers?</p><p></p><p>I can't remember ever having to cut power output down on an amp such a long way without just doubling impedance load (which is not an option here). Input is appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HiAmplidude, post: 1056816, member: 561470"] I realize that the "gain" sensitivity is not a volume knob, nor is it a real way of increasing wattage past max un-clipped. But, I need to try to cover my bases to avoid damaging some subs that are rated to handle MUCH less power than the amp will deliver at full tilt. Using a DVOM and maybe an old woofer or static resistor, I plan to adjust the gain down until I'm not getting more than 1500W (at 1 Ohm). Is there anything else I need to pay attention to or consider? Is it a valid means of dropping Wattage safely (for the subs), or would I honestly be better off replacing the amp with a 1500W amp for those drivers? I can't remember ever having to cut power output down on an amp such a long way without just doubling impedance load (which is not an option here). Input is appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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