Here’s the case: I have two 6 ¾” and two 5 ¼” Polk dX component systems rated at 100 watts each. Does that mean 50 watts to the tweeter and 50 to the midrange?

1 more thing. I have a 4 channel amp that pushes 85 watts to each channel at 4 ohms, and my receiver is rated at 22 watts by 4 channels. Does this mean I will have over 100 watts going to the components, or are no watts sent through the preouts of my receiver? its a Kenwood KDC-8015

thanks!

 

dude, you are relying way too much on numbers.

When a component set is hooked up via crossovers, the crossovers split the frequencies up. Say, 3000 hz and down to the mid range, and over 3000 hz to the tweeter. this makes the amp see them as one speaker that plays the full range. It doesn't really 'split up' the power so to speak. The speakers will each reviece the full power I believe, but could be mistaken on that point.

Also, if you are using the rca output of the head unit, you are not deliviring the 22 watts to the amp. You will only have the 85 watts the amp creates. Basically, an amp takes a given signle, and amplifies it to a point of 85 watts in your case. It does not 'add' power to the existing signal.

hope i cleared some things up.

mike

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thanks! i geuss i was screwin things up with numbers