Does Speaker wattage have to match amp wattage?

Does Speaker wattage have to match amp wattage?

As a very vague rule of thumb, we normally recommend around twice as much amplifier power as speaker’s power rating. For example, if a speaker is rated at 200 watts, we’d use a 400 watt amp. Again, the idea is to have enough clean power to handle whatever you throw at the amp without clipping.

How do you match amp wattage to speaker wattage?

Generally you should pick an amplifier that can deliver power equal to twice the speaker’s program/continuous power rating. This means that a speaker with a “nominal impedance” of 8 ohms and a program rating of 350 watts will require an amplifier that can produce 700 watts into an 8 ohm load.

Can an amp have more watts than a sub?

It does not matter as long as the subwoofer has higher power then the amp, you can use a 10W amp on a 100W subwoofer, there is no problem in that, you will get a SPL according to 10W power but the most important thing and that can cause damage if it is done wrong is the impedance, be really carefull to connect the …

What if my amp is more powerful than my speakers?

Realistically, having an amplifier that is more powerful than your speakers is very unlikely to cause any real problems. If your amplifier has a larger power amp rating than your speakers designed to handle, problems will only occur if you crank up the volume and gain settings to ridiculously high levels.

How many subwoofers do I need for a 500 watt amp?

Two subs on a 500 watts RMS amp will want about 250 watts RMS each. So you’ll look for subs each rated for 250 watts RMS or more. Using the chart in Step 3, for two subwoofers, a final 2-ohm load can be achieved with either two SVC 4-ohm subs or two DVC 2-ohm subs.

Is a 200 watt RMS speaker loud enough?

the answer is simply “no”. A 200 watt RMS power rating is how much power a speaker can handle, not how much it requires. Even a 200 watt speaker can sound great with only 30\% (60 watts) power applied. However, you’ll have low SPL (sound pressure level) or “loudness” with this little power.

How do I choose the right subwoofer for my amp?

Getting the right sub for an amp, or the right amp for a sub, is like solving a puzzle. A subwoofer has impedance (measured in ohms) which represents the “load” an amplifier will sense on its output. An amplifier will put out different amounts of power (watts RMS) based on the impedance load it “sees.”

How much power does it take to make a speaker loud?

Even a 200 watt speaker can sound great with only 30\% (60 watts) power applied. However, you’ll have low SPL (sound pressure level) or “loudness” with this little power.