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<blockquote data-quote="Frankensuby" data-source="post: 2589578" data-attributes="member: 569869">Ok, so I know the first good reason to supply a larger headroom for speakers, and it is to reduce distortion and possibility of clipping by trying to get more than you can out of the amp.But when is it safe to run more power to your drivers than they are rated?&nbsp; For example: Some people on here say that they run 300 RMS to their Germs, but the Germs are maxed at 180 watts it says.&nbsp; So how can you do that when is it ok to overpower drivers?I understand that RMS, when not a sine wave, is not a constant.&nbsp; A 300 RMS in musical is possibly only averaging 200 RMS across an entire song, with peaks at around 300 watts, etc.I&#039;m just confused.&nbsp; Is it only possible for higher end companies like Rainbow?&nbsp; Do they underrate their handling on spec sheets?&nbsp; I would like to know because when all is upgraded on my system, I&#039;ll be overshooting my speaker power by nearly 100 RMS and my sub power handling by 300 RMS.&nbsp; If I could safely utilize that power, I would.the specs:Running 220 in to a set of Polk MMC6500 (125 RMS on spec)Running 820 RMS into a Phoenix Gold RSD12&quot; (550 RMS)Right now:Running 820 into a Phoenix Gold Xenon 10&quot; (450 RMS in .65 cubed sealed)Safe?&nbsp; Where do I need X-overs on the speakers to keep them alive?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Frankensuby, post: 2589578, member: 569869"] Ok, so I know the first good reason to supply a larger headroom for speakers, and it is to reduce distortion and possibility of clipping by trying to get more than you can out of the amp. But when is it safe to run more power to your drivers than they are rated? For example: Some people on here say that they run 300 RMS to their Germs, but the Germs are maxed at 180 watts it says. So how can you do that when is it ok to overpower drivers? I understand that RMS, when not a sine wave, is not a constant. A 300 RMS in musical is possibly only averaging 200 RMS across an entire song, with peaks at around 300 watts, etc. I'm just confused. Is it only possible for higher end companies like Rainbow? Do they underrate their handling on spec sheets? I would like to know because when all is upgraded on my system, I'll be overshooting my speaker power by nearly 100 RMS and my sub power handling by 300 RMS. If I could safely utilize that power, I would. the specs: Running 220 in to a set of Polk MMC6500 (125 RMS on spec) Running 820 RMS into a Phoenix Gold RSD12" (550 RMS) Right now: Running 820 into a Phoenix Gold Xenon 10" (450 RMS in .65 cubed sealed) Safe? Where do I need X-overs on the speakers to keep them alive? [/QUOTE]

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