Originally posted by BasicJim
I am trying to figure out how to read the specs on an amp. I know that my MTX T410X3 takes 4 ohm 600W RMS/ 1200W total. I am not EXACTLY sure what that means, but I know I should be getting an amp that puts out about 600W RMS (right?)(and how much leeway is in that figure? Could I use a 800W X 1?)
the MTX T410X3 is the 3 subs in a box right? those 3 subs have a final impedance of 4OHM. so you will want to looks for an amp that plays its best @4OHM. so look for an amp that is 600watts @ 4OHM. the 1200watt is just a number that a company uses to sell the product. forget about the "total" or "max" or "peak" numbers.
a 800watt x1 @4OHM would work. but that would be an expensive amp. just get the 600watt.
Originally posted by BasicJim
I have a MTX 6152 which is putting out 325W on a 4 ohm load, which explains why it frequently overheats and goes into thermal protection!
http://www.mtxaudio.com/caraudio/pro...hunder6152.cfm
it gives out no where near 325watts @ 4OHM according to their site.
Originally posted by BasicJim
Okay, on to the ohms... If the specs are 750W X1 @ 2 ohm, what is it a 4 ohm? Can I run it @ 4 ohm?
then it SHOULD be half of that, 375 watts x1 @ 4OHM. you can run it at that impedance, but why waste the power?