how many watts do i need to power a subwoofer with 87 db of sesitivity?

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how many watts do i need to power a subwoofer with 87 db of sesitivity?

i have some orion 10 200 rms at 4 ohms and they are only 87dbs so i want to know how many watts it would take to power them without burping the notes

2007-02-16 17:23:52 · 3 answers · asked by fonzy 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio

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Always go by the watts RMS when in doubt.

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2007-02-17 07:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

200 rms, that is the key to how much power you should be pushing through those. 200 rms watt per channel amp is the max (with out them having any damage) that they will handle safely.

2007-02-17 03:04:48 · answer #2 · answered by lopez096 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Probably 700+, better ask a subwoofer shop owner or someone professional.

2007-02-17 01:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by Kane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋