powering speakers...

[dru 10+ year member]

i own a set of crystal csc 6.5 comps w/ silks. it is supposed to handle 75x2 watts. if i have an amp that runs at 100 watts x 2 rms. wil they be ok or should i look for a weaker amp.. im askin this since i got a planet audio 400.2 amp for free.. thx for lookin

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[flakko 5,000+ posts]

youll be fine. just set the gains to where ya want it.

edit: imo its better to have a lil extra power than too little.

 

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

i own a set of crystal csc 6.5 comps w/ silks. it is supposed to handle 75x2 watts. if i have an amp that runs at 100 watts x 2 rms. wil they be ok or should i look for a weaker amp.. im askin this since i got a planet audio 400.2 amp for free.. thx for lookin

A 100 x 2 amp would work great. Over powering speakers a little never hurt anything. In fact, they may sound better than if you put a 75x2 on them. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[dru 10+ year member]

sounds good then. my budget system is complete just need to put in the amp now..

 

[flakko 5,000+ posts]

In fact, they may sound better than if you put a 75x2 on them. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

or more!!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

 

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

There's no such thing as too much power on tap as you can always modulate the output to suit your current needs ...
With an amplifier, this is done using the gains ...

With an engine, this is done using the gas pedal ...

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[dru 10+ year member]

wel guess that answers everything.. thanks everyone..

btw hows my set up?

clarion dxz745mp

crystal comps 6.5

planet audio 400.2

little planet audio 4 in with tweeter/highpass xover

adire shiva in a 1.o cu ft

jbl bp600.1

 

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

btw hows my set up?

clarion dxz745mp

crystal comps 6.5

planet audio 400.2

little planet audio 4 in with tweeter/highpass xover

adire shiva in a 1.o cu ft

jbl bp600.1

Nice deck. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

Gotta love that avatar Jmac. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif ......I mean..... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif