powering 2 12w6v2s

[iltoivfe 10+ year member]

i need some help setting the gains on my amp..

i have 2 12 w6vs rated at 400 rms and an orion 1200d at 1200 watts at 1 ohm so around 600 each sub

how should i set the gains of the amp? should i set the amps gains according to it giving 600 watts or whatever?

i dont know how to explain it.. but for the formula, should i plug in 1200? so.. sqrt(1200x1)

or set it at 400? or maybe even in the middle at 500?

i dont know how these subs can handle that power

i just want the most output from them without risking any damage or blowing them..

so any help would be greatly appreciated!

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[Cris 10+ year member]

work the equation based on the watts you want (800x1) and then use the dmm to get the output the equation dictates. This will result in a cooler running amp, properly powered subs, and lower distortion.

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

those subs will handle 600 watts rms daily. set your gains using 1000 watts and you'll be fine

 

[iltoivfe 10+ year member]

wow.. thanks for the quick responses!

 

[diatribe 10+ year member]

those subs will handle 600 watts rms daily. set your gains using 1000 watts and you'll be fine

I second this opinion, I've run my 12W6v2 with 700 watts without any problems.

It looks like max power handling is around 800 watts.

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