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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 02:22 AM
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Overpowering my speakers?

I have a 4 ch setup that includes a pair of Infinity Reference 6x9's and Infinity kappa 4x6's (462.9). These are powered by an Exile X600.4. The amp produces 4x75W@4ohms and 4x150W@2ohms. Both sets of speakers are rated at 2ohm's. The 6x9's are rated at 100W RMS, the 4x6's are 60RMS.
What I want to know is how much power am I actually pushing to my speakers? Am I ridiculously overpowering the 4x6's?

I also have 2 MTX 12's and a suitable amp in my system but thats outside of this questions scope.

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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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as long as you set your gains and crossovers properly.. there's NOOO problem
Old Apr 25, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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^ Agreed. With proper crossover and gain settings you have little to worry about.
Old May 2, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mohawkboom
as long as you set your gains and crossovers properly.. there's NOOO problem
Mohawkboom is right on the money here. Begin by setting your gains at 1/3 of master gain for both your fronts and rears. Now listen to your track and raise the volume on the HU. Repeat this process till settings are suitable to your ears.
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