I have these speakers with a 500 watt amp can I turn my radio up to full blast or will my speakers get damaged
1430903
These speakers are rated for 250 watts but nominal is 40 watts. So yes more than likely you will blow these at high volume. These speakers are really just made to go off head unit power so if you got that kind of amp I would look for a better speaker.
1430904
Use the wattage until sound gets distorted or unpleasant. Cranking them up too high will definitely blow them.
1293244
It depends on the ohms. These speakers are 8 ohms. If the amp is rated for 4 ohms, you will fry your speakers. If the amp is rated at 8 ohms, you should be fine. I have a pair of these speakers hooked up to an an amp thst puts out 125 watts @ 8 ohms per channel and they sound fantastic.
1636650
Dieckmann, you have not mentioned what watt are you speakers. i have the same problem too but my speakers are like 40W. i am usuing my old speakers till i get a deal on a new 80-100W speakers.so maybe if you upgrade the speaker is you have low Watt ones you will get good sound at 30-40 level.hope this helps
2121141
You must use common sense with the volume you use with speakers. If you turn the volume up so loud that it causes the speaker to distort constantly then yes you can damage the speaker or for that matter any speaker. Experiment with the setup to determine the maximum volume before distortion appears. Then use the speaker accordingly under that maximum volume level. If these speakers distort too soon and are not loud enough you will have to upgrade to a speaker that can handle more volume before it distorts. In my opinion these speakers are suited to surround sound.
1886483
My receiver has had no problems. They produce about 140 watts. Sounds like your speakers can handle a lot more. Look for a bigger amp!
2019789
If it keeps going Into protection.. there os an issue with the wiring.. make sure no positives and negatives are crossed.. and also that the speakers are wired up correctly for the ohm load to the amp...
797966
You should be fine, but just to be on the safe side, look on the back of the amplifier or in the owner's manual to see if there is a specific warning not to drive speakers with less that an 8-ohm load. Since it's a good-quality amp, there shouldn't be a warning of that sort. As a further check, see if the manual quotes a power rating into 4 or 6 ohms. It probably will (and it will be a higher number), which means your unit has the reserve current to safely drive a lower impedance speaker. Hope this works out because -- having lived with these speakers for more than a year -- I continue to be impressed by their clarity and the width of the sonic field they are able to project. You should be fine, but just to be on the safe side, look on the back of the amplifier or in the owner's manual to see if there is a specific warning not to drive speakers with less that an 8-ohm load. Since it's a good-quality amp, there shouldn't be a warning of that sort. As a further check, see if the manual quotes a power rating into 4 or 6 ohms. It probably will (and it will be a higher number), which means your unit has the reserve current to safely drive a lower impedance speaker. Hope this works out because -- having lived with these speakers for more than a year -- I continue to... » Read More You should be fine, but just to be on the safe side, look on the back of the amplifier or in the owner's manual to see if there is a specific warning not to drive speakers with less that an 8-ohm load. Since it's a good-quality amp, there shouldn't be a warning of that sort. As a further check, see if the manual quotes a power rating into 4 or 6 ohms. It probably will (and it will be a higher number), which means your unit has the reserve current to safely drive a lower impedance speaker. Hope this works out because -- having lived with these speakers for more than a year -- I continue to be impressed by their clarity and the width of the sonic field they are able to project. « Show Less
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That depends on the radio. Most of the newer ones have built in amplifiers. The most I have seen advertised is 50w by 4. In other words 12.5 per channel. While this will work, it is nowhere near what the rms wattage of these speakers is. Not necessary, but highly encouraged for best sound. Hope this helps
920970
This amp puts out about 900 RMS and the speakers you have puts out 400 RMS a piece so it should sound pretty good just make sure you have the amp load at 2ohms or it will keep shutting off
175016
This may blow your speakers if you turn up to high because is a 400 rms with 485 watts of power
2208952
Too much amp....these speakers are only rated for 200W peak. You'll likely blow them right out of the cabinents. You'd be better off with the SL-15s with that much power.
862073
I have a peavy amp 130watt per channel totals of 260watt for both channels, will my amps able to crank up these speakers?
455459
Yes otherwise you will not get the best of them. They are big speakers and need extra power. I have an amplifier on my boat but not sure how big it is. I have the smaller speakers not connected to the amp and works well this way but will be also connecting them to the amp.
1581460
If you're asking if it will damage the speaker then no not at all, there's no reason you couldn't, it's just not going to sound half as good as it would with say a 1000w amp!
1249987
I'm not sure either but ik these speakers hit hard if u tune them correctly I have mine tune to a cliff design 1500 watt amp and it sounds amazing
817595
I personally would not. Just break the speakers in easy. Keep them at a low volume for a while and build up slowly to prevent any damage / distortion / etc. I continue to be impressed by these speakers.
862072
Oh heck yeah, without a problem. I'm running a Pyle 3000 Watt amp & their taking it all just fine. I strongly recommend these speakers. I couldn't be happier.