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DIGGIDY

 posted on 7th Jul 03 at 09:39

That would be 50% of the MAX rating not RMS...

RMS is a continuos rating, a rating where the product in question amp, sub or speakers can be run for an indefinate time without failre...


jipp

 posted on 5th Jul 03 at 19:31

quote:
Originally posted by CorSRi_BT
Match Sub RMS rating with amp RMS rating. That sub is 300rms @4ohms.
A higher wattage amp is always better than a lower wattage rating.


this is due to the fact that amps only ever run at 50% of what the rms figure is!!!


TOMAS

 posted on 2nd Jul 03 at 11:35

Alpine T420. Two channel amp, bridge it and it should give you just over 300 wrms at 4ohms. They are approx £170 i think...


mike_southside

 posted on 1st Jul 03 at 17:19

any advise on which amp to get?


mike_southside

 posted on 1st Jul 03 at 17:18

cheers mate that has helped


Scotty_B

 posted on 1st Jul 03 at 17:16

Match Sub RMS rating with amp RMS rating. That sub is 300rms @4ohms.
A higher wattage amp is always better than a lower wattage rating.


mike_southside

 posted on 1st Jul 03 at 17:09

i am looking to get a pinoneer sub 'PIO-TSW304C
TSW304C 12" 600W subwoofer' i have already installed a 600w amp wiring kit. I am not sure what amp to get to go along with the sub, will i need to get a higher wattage amp or lower. i am gussing a higher wattage to boost the power

cheers mike