2007-03-08 15:14:59 · 9 answers · asked by stuart_little_9 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
What is the rms value? I have checked the RMS of the 300 watt speakers (rms=60w). I couldn't find the rms of the other one.
2007-03-09 22:51:46 · update #1
You could but it wouldn't be nearly loud enough. You probably will need at least one amp (for sub) as radio is generally enough for midrange and up.
I actually have 250watts RMS of Alpine power for my 80Hz and up drivers (had to brag).
Don't believe these jokers who say underpowering a speaker will blow it, WRONG! -Sending highly clipped (distorted) signals to speakers IS what kills them.
Also, 240watt and 300watt is the MAX rating. the rms for the speakers is more like 60watts and 75watts, respectively, but 15wrms(what your radio is really actually putting out) would be fine- but like I said, not loud enough for the rest of us.
Also, you could eventually get a nice 4ch. amp (say, 75wrms) for those speakers and they would be fine. Always time for upgrades.
2007-03-12 23:12:38 · answer #1 · answered by ohm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will be just fine without an amp. Chances are those speakers are rated at their max power handling which does not mean squat. Rms handling is what is important. Plus full-range speakers do not require much power to run. If you do decide you wan't more volume out of your system all you would need for an amp is an amp is a four channel amp that can do a 100 watts rms per channel. For an example diamond audio makes some really nice four channel amps and they are at a really reasonable price on ebay.
2007-03-08 17:14:10 · answer #2 · answered by Woody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
200 Watt Car Stereo
2016-12-10 14:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by fuchser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe. First off, don't go by MAX or PEAK watts as this is not a real world means of measurement.
Watts RMS is a more accurate measurement of watts.
Once you've got the watts thing down, you may find the stereo a bit weak, but it should work.
2007-03-08 15:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Speaker wattage usually refers to the maximum power they can handle (usually for a comparatively short time before blowing.) Having a slightly lower stereo wattage means they will last much longer. Your maximum volume will be a little lower, but it should still be plenty.
I used to have (back in the early '90s) 60 watt mean (320 watt peak) speakers, with a 180 watt system - it lasted forever.
2007-03-08 15:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Don't be mislead by the power rating of system you are looking at. For receivers you should look at the power rating per channel in RMS and not the total power the system is capable of. There are no receiver in the market that can provide more than 150 watts RMS per channel. For speakers, you should judge the speaker by how the reproduce the sound cleanly. Let your own ears be the judge, listen to them with your own ears. When listening to loud volume, the clean sound speakers will not hurt your ears. Those bargain price price speakers do not product clean sound. Hope this will help you out.
2016-04-02 01:40:18 · answer #6 · answered by Rosa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will work perfectly well without an amplifier; depending on your listening habits, they may sound better if you use an amplifier. You will not damage the speakers or the stereo if you don't use an amp.
2007-03-08 15:55:43 · answer #7 · answered by KaeZoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need a amplifier because of the watt diversity it would burn the stereo.
2007-03-08 15:54:02 · answer #8 · answered by Tino Or 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u need an amp.
2007-03-08 15:44:57 · answer #9 · answered by MiaDiva28 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋