Finding the right sub
#1
First, thanks to everyone for their great help on my other questions.
I'm just trying to figure out which sub would go best with a Sony XMD400PS. The amp says:
2 OHM Output Power - Full Range 400 Watts
4 OHM Output Power - Full Range 200 Watts
Total Max Power 800 Watts
So should I be looking at a 400 watt sub to get the best bang for my buck? Or should I be looking at something over 800 watts? How do the ohms factor in?
Thanks again guys!
I'm just trying to figure out which sub would go best with a Sony XMD400PS. The amp says:
2 OHM Output Power - Full Range 400 Watts
4 OHM Output Power - Full Range 200 Watts
Total Max Power 800 Watts
So should I be looking at a 400 watt sub to get the best bang for my buck? Or should I be looking at something over 800 watts? How do the ohms factor in?
Thanks again guys!
#2
Originally posted by GaryNas:
First, thanks to everyone for their great help on my other questions.
I'm just trying to figure out which sub would go best with a Sony XMD400PS. The amp says:
2 OHM Output Power - Full Range 400 Watts
4 OHM Output Power - Full Range 200 Watts
Total Max Power 800 Watts
So should I be looking at a 400 watt sub to get the best bang for my buck? Or should I be looking at something over 800 watts? How do the ohms factor in?
Thanks again guys!
First, thanks to everyone for their great help on my other questions.
I'm just trying to figure out which sub would go best with a Sony XMD400PS. The amp says:
2 OHM Output Power - Full Range 400 Watts
4 OHM Output Power - Full Range 200 Watts
Total Max Power 800 Watts
So should I be looking at a 400 watt sub to get the best bang for my buck? Or should I be looking at something over 800 watts? How do the ohms factor in?
Thanks again guys!
[ August 28, 2003, 02:14 PM: Message edited by: zealouZ ]
#3
Look for something in the area of 400 watts. Doesn't necessarily have to be 400, but in the 300-500 ball park. This way if your giving the sub(s) the correct amount or more, you wont have to compensate the lack of loudness the sub has by blasting the gain, sub control, bass boost, which slowly kills the sub. Be careful when setting your gain, sub control etc... I had to learn the hard way and would hate to see anyone else go through blowing there subs. So properly power your sub and you'll be set. Kinda off track here, buy a sub that has dual 4 ohm coils in order to get the most out of your amp. I hope this helps ya out a bit, good luck. [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
[ August 28, 2003, 03:06 PM: Message edited by: Thunderous Contender ]
[ August 28, 2003, 03:06 PM: Message edited by: Thunderous Contender ]
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