Sizzlechest
Beer
Decided to replace my amps for smaller/higher power options, just have a few questions. I will be running factory electrical.
1. Is 136w considered ample power for mids and highs? I can also get an alternate Taramps amp for nearly double the price that would do 4x192W RMS
2. Since these amps are both way over the speakers rated RMS, I will run them with the gains super low. Would setting gains with a multi-meter be ideal? Or inch up until I hear distortion and back down? Any pointers is appreciated.
3. Will I be ok from an electrical/voltage perspective?
4. Do you guys think this is worthwhile from a sound quality/bass output perspective?
Sub:
Current: 2014 Soundstream Rubicon RUB1.1000D running at 1 ohm 1000w x 1
Replacement: Taramps HD 3000 to run at 1 ohm 3000w x 1
Sub = Sundown Audio SA12-D2 wired to 1 ohm in a sealed box
Mids/Highs:
Current: 2014 Soundstream Rubicon RUB4.500D running at 4 ohm 75w x 4 RMS
Replacement: Taramps DS 800x4 to run at 4 ohm 136w x 4
Mids = Dayton Audio RS180-4 7" 4 ohm, rated at 60w RMS
Highs = Dayton Audio RS75-4 3" 4 ohm, rated at 15w RMS
1. Is 136w considered ample power for mids and highs? I can also get an alternate Taramps amp for nearly double the price that would do 4x192W RMS
2. Since these amps are both way over the speakers rated RMS, I will run them with the gains super low. Would setting gains with a multi-meter be ideal? Or inch up until I hear distortion and back down? Any pointers is appreciated.
3. Will I be ok from an electrical/voltage perspective?
4. Do you guys think this is worthwhile from a sound quality/bass output perspective?
Sub:
Current: 2014 Soundstream Rubicon RUB1.1000D running at 1 ohm 1000w x 1
Replacement: Taramps HD 3000 to run at 1 ohm 3000w x 1
Sub = Sundown Audio SA12-D2 wired to 1 ohm in a sealed box
Mids/Highs:
Current: 2014 Soundstream Rubicon RUB4.500D running at 4 ohm 75w x 4 RMS
Replacement: Taramps DS 800x4 to run at 4 ohm 136w x 4
Mids = Dayton Audio RS180-4 7" 4 ohm, rated at 60w RMS
Highs = Dayton Audio RS75-4 3" 4 ohm, rated at 15w RMS
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