SIcoup

I have a 200rms cerwin vega sub. My question is how strong of an amp would I need to power this sub to its potential? And suppose I have an amp which is WAY stronger then 200 rms is it really risky to blow it? Or is there some way to use only 200rms? Im a noob help

also need a 12 inch box. How much do they go for?

imported_JohnnyToronto

it depends, what is the voice coil config on your sub?
If it's only single 4 ohm, the amp won't be giving it full power anyhow, then you can have the gains way down. Also, what amp are you using?

SIcoup

ok well the sub is a 12" Cerwin vega HED seriers with a duel voice coil. The amp is my sisters older Orion amp which used to help power 2 massive 15". I dont know the specs on the amp but i know its over 200rms
Thanks guys

imported_loudsubz

try and match the rms to the amp respectivel, some subs will play well with more power, some will find it difficult. As far as orion, if its an HCCA then watch out those things are underated alot and will make some juicy power when loaded down.

SIcoup

both sub and amp are underated, so ive been told. Basically considering i have a stronger amp, how do i assure i dont give my sub to much power? How the hell do i know what 200rms sounds like haha
Help please

scarlemthug

turn the gain to minimum, then set it until the sub starts to distort, then turn it back slightly and ur set.

imported_JohnnyToronto

^^ yeah but if the amp is giving the sub more than double it's power, even if it's not distorting, it'll blow eventually.

Soundscare

whats the spec on the sub, how many ohm are each coil? and what is the model number of the orion amp you have there?

scarlemthug

true, if it really matters you can pick up a 200wrms rockford amp at FS for like $200 or less.

imported_loudsubz

I had 2 CV Hed 12" running off a MATS d200hc 1200 watt rms amp.

I had the gain set down and at higher colume I noticed the speakers didn't like the excess power that much, so watch out with hose.

Soundscare

get me the amp name, model number.....anything