can amps be turned down?

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Jun 15, 2005 | 09:17 AM

OrangeGixxer

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i was just wondering if lets say i have a 400 watt rms amp, but i only end up buying a 200 watt rms sub..can i turn my amp down enough so that it doesnt blow my sub?

Jun 15, 2005 | 10:41 AM

bluetroll

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yes... adjust the gain.

Jun 15, 2005 | 12:27 PM

OrangeGixxer

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how?

Jun 15, 2005 | 01:42 PM

coulter

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Turn the **** gain **** down?

Jun 15, 2005 | 02:01 PM

OrangeGixxer

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ok, well i have a 'level' no gain...

anywho, the installer will know how?

Jun 15, 2005 | 02:25 PM

WD21

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Quote:

Originally posted by OrangeGixxer:
ok, well i have a 'level' no gain...

anywho, the installer will know how?

ya the level is the same thing. but i wouldnt worry too much about blowing your sub with double the power. its distortion that will kill it. and overheating.

yes the installer should know how to turn it down, well i sure as hell hope they do...