powered speakers?

Question

ok now i have a stereo that has a sub out on it but not quite enough juice coming out of it for what im trying to push. does anyone know how to make a powered speaker and if so can u plz tell me how and like if it needs dc and what not

Answer 1

Unless you are talking about a powered speaker "kit" you would get at an electronics store, then I'd just buy a powered sub setup. Powered subs can usually be routed to any satellites or upper ranges you have, and save having to buy a second amp as well as saving wear and tear on your main amp -- and you can get extra years out of a good stereo setup this way.

Mine is a KLH -- which isn't even the very best brand. It was about $100 three years ago. In all that time, I've never even turned it above 1 out of 10, and that suits me fine. I had some friends bring over some new hip-hop jams they are making, and we cranked it up to 2!, lol, and it was shaking the walls.

So for MY money, the thought of making my own speakers -- too much work -- but you also don't need to spend even $250 for something that will kick the windows out...

Good Luck... :)

Answer 2

Not that many people understand the way audio power btw amps and speakers work. The theory that it's better to use amps more powerful than the speakers is simply wrong in my opinion. No matter what the common trends are - power is what cuases the vast majority of speaker damage, and the more power you have on tap the more likely damage is to occur. It's true that a small amp CAN be used in a way that COULD cause damage to a higher power speaker, but if a bigger amp is used in the same way that chance of damage will be even higher. Gain control is the primary issue, and understanding that "bass boost" rarely improves sound quality while increasing the odds of speaker damage.

Answer 3

What you are asking for is a bi-amped system. You will need another amp and unless your stereo has a subwoofer output you will also need an active crossover. More power may not give you what you want though. The woofer will only be effective down to a certain frequency ( slightly below the resonant freq. of the speaker ) and output will drop quickly below that freq.

Answer 4

Hi there .You are better of buying speakers that have a flat frequency range from low bass to the highs that can handle more power.Your amplifier would have to be capable of delivering high power to the speakers.

Answer 5

i have no idea.... i know you can hook a amp to it and you can run power through the amp man but hooking up power directly through the speaker i dont recomend it