I have 2 Infinity reference 12s, 4 ohms, runnning off an Urban 300w, 2 channel amp. The subs peak power is 1200w a piece and 300rms a piece. Is this enough power to push them or do I need to upgrade to a more powerful amp? If, so any suggestions on a good amp at a decent price would be appreciated.
First off I have never heard of a "Urban" amp. Sounds like a peice a crap to me. And no, that is not enough power. If the subs are 300 rms a peice. The amp is probably 300 w MAX, not even enough for 1 sub. Look for something with more power.
As a general guideline, it is recommended to use an amplifier delivering 50% more power than the speaker's average ("RMS") power. For example, for a speaker with 450W average power, an amplifier with an output of 700W may be used. If a small amplifier is used, sufficient level will not be reached, nor the perception that it is attained, so the signal will tend to be clipped to compensate, thus endangering the integrity of the speaker.
What percentage do ya'll think I'm getting with the amp that is pushing them now? Also, so if I get a more powerful amp then will the bass be bigger or louder than it is now?
"As a general guideline, it is recommended to use an amplifier delivering 50% more power than the speaker's average ("RMS") power. For example, for a speaker with 450W average power, an amplifier with an output of 700W may be used."
Any self respecting speaker builder would cringe if they read that.
<b>"If a small amplifier is used, sufficient level will not be reached, nor the perception that it is attained, so the signal will tend to be clipped to compensate, thus endangering the integrity of the speaker."</b
I'd agree that clipped amps contribute to damaging speakers, but a big amp can be clipped just as easily as a small one, and the chance of damage is even more likely in that case.
Urban audioworks is an old school brand... and they weren't the Greatest back in the days... i've seen many of them... they might be good for comp speakers
oh, are those DUAL 4 ohm or what? i think they are, so maybe the BXi 606 will work for you and its around 180 bucks... i think that amp will work, not sure...
I'm not sure if they are dual 4 ohms or not, the box just says that they are 4 ohms without specifying if they are dual or not. I think I've heard or read somewhere that they are dual 4 ohms but I'll have to check on that.