ssa icon 10" rms

[blimblam 10+ year member]

what is its true RMS? i know its rated at 900 rms, but i was wondering if the 10" can take about 1000+ RMS.

Click to read more...

 

[flakko 5,000+ posts]

Again, the test mule is my 2004 Silverado extended cab. Power will again be supplied by a Memphis Memphis Belle, MCH1300, at 1ohm nominal. Roughly 1100wrms, with the gains set with an o-scope to just clipping. Electrical is the big three in 1/0, a yellow top under the hood, and 1/0 Memphis wire throughout. Source unit is a Clarion DXZ955MC with HPF at 120hz and LPF set to 80hz. The enclosures used are a 1.25ft^3 net sealed affair and a down firing 2.0ft^3 ported box with a 4” port tuned to 34hz.

http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=9449

^^^ theres a review, and looks like it can take it....CLEAN power, no clipping

 

[its_bacon12 10+ year member]

my TCON uses ssa icon 10" soft parts and it can handle well over 1100.. mine gets very very mildly warm after alot of usage at 1100w rms

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

They are ratted conservative for a few reasons. But if you can power them with a clean unclipped 1000-1200 they should be fine. That much power is not needed for most needs honestly. Keep in mind burned up coils are not covered by warranty. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Wkbdkid 10+ year member]

What would be the point in sending it more power than rated? You probably wont even hear the difference from 900-1200.

 

[JoeHemi57 10+ year member]

What would be the point in sending it more power than rated? You probably wont even hear the difference from 900-1200.

x2, i notice people seem to be obsessed with overpowering now days.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

x2, i notice people seem to be obsessed with overpowering now days.

That is also part of the reason for a conservative ratting. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif