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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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I think this might be a dumb question

Here it is.....I have two Infinity perfect 12.1 12's with a watt max of 350 each. If I was to buy a Mono Sub amp and run these suckers in parallel (2 ohm load right??) How high can I go on the wattage???? Do I have to stay at the 350 Watt level for both???

I know this is probably a dumb a$$ question, but I have to know.

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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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You want to match the RMS rating of the subs, or slightly higher. Not the peak power.
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 10:02 PM
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Originally posted by AJ_92RS
You want to match the RMS rating of the subs, or slightly higher. Not the peak power.
RMS rating meaning total of subs or per sub.......Example the below stats are for one:

Key Features:
aluminum cone
high-roll butyl-rubber surround
massive cast-aluminum basket
suitable for free-air use (handles up to 175 watts in free-air applications)
recommended power range 75-350 watts RMS
peak power handling 1,400 watts
frequency response 18-200 Hz
sensitivity 96 dB
top mount depth 6-1/8"
sealed box volume: 1.0 cu. ft.
ported box volume: 1.75 cu. ft.

SO I can only go to 350 Watts correct?????

Thanks bro for the quick reply
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 12:37 AM
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Originally posted by 1fastformula
RMS rating meaning total of subs or per sub.......Example the below stats are for one:

Key Features:
aluminum cone
high-roll butyl-rubber surround
massive cast-aluminum basket
suitable for free-air use (handles up to 175 watts in free-air applications)
recommended power range 75-350 watts RMS
peak power handling 1,400 watts
frequency response 18-200 Hz
sensitivity 96 dB
top mount depth 6-1/8"
sealed box volume: 1.0 cu. ft.
ported box volume: 1.75 cu. ft.

SO I can only go to 350 Watts correct?????

Thanks bro for the quick reply
perfects will take 600 watts each in a sealed box...i recommend running a JBL 1200.1 to the pair
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 03:54 PM
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Originally posted by 1fastformula
RMS rating meaning total of subs or per sub.......Example the below stats are for one:

Key Features:
aluminum cone
high-roll butyl-rubber surround
massive cast-aluminum basket
suitable for free-air use (handles up to 175 watts in free-air applications)
recommended power range 75-350 watts RMS
peak power handling 1,400 watts
frequency response 18-200 Hz
sensitivity 96 dB
top mount depth 6-1/8"
sealed box volume: 1.0 cu. ft.
ported box volume: 1.75 cu. ft.

SO I can only go to 350 Watts correct?????

Thanks bro for the quick reply
Glad you posted that. I misunderstood your question based on "with a watt max".

An amp that produces 300-350 watts RMS per sub would be fine. Or, as "boy" has suggested, a mono amp of 600-800 watts @ 2 ohms would be fine also.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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Thanks Guys....You rock!!! Mono sub amp here I come!!

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