Set gains with birthsheet or rms?

[Simek4life 10+ year member]

When setting the gains on an amp would one use the RMS ratting or the birthsheet rating?

ie. kicker zx rated at 1500 rms / birthsheet 1700 rms

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[wu501 10+ year member]

i'd go with the birthsheet.

 

[SeanDub 10+ year member]

Use the amount of power you want to get out of it. If you want to get 1200 out of it, use that. If you want to try to get 1700 out of it, use that.

 

[Platinumxpimp 10+ year member]

i say use the birthsheet rating

 

[Simek4life 10+ year member]

Use the amount of power you want to get out of it. If you want to get 1200 out of it, use that. If you want to try to get 1700 out of it, use that.

I agree with you there.... I am just afraid that I may clip the amp if I push it right to the "Limit"/ "maximum"

 

[shava 10+ year member]

Use the birthsheet rating IF you have a good electrical. (big 3 + bat)

Use the rated power IF you dont have a decent electrical.