I have a 100W amplifier, but my speakers only handle 30W, what do I do!?
I have a 200W (100W for each L and R channel), but my speakers only handle 30W, is there a component I can get to limit the wattage? Would this just be some resistors? Sorry if this is a stupid question, I haven't done any electronic stuff in a while.
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. You may have a limiter built-in to the amplifier. Often labeled "Volume". If you have one, it will probably be on the front panel.
Mar 13, 2011. 8:23 PMZem (author)
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Yes, there's a volume knob. Just don't turn it up too high then? =P
. Yep. You should be able to hear the speakers start to distort before you do any damage. When you hear distortion, turn it down a little bit.
MUCH depends on exactly what your amp manufacturer is quoting as power. 100 Watts RMS is very different to 100 watts of Music power (often quoted).
I doubt that your amp is actually producing 100 watts less than 5% did on test here in the UK.
As said by NM watch the volume.
I doubt that your amp is actually producing 100 watts less than 5% did on test here in the UK.
As said by NM watch the volume.
Mar 13, 2011. 8:32 PMRe-design
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Buy new speakers or add more to absorb the power. You have to wire them so that the ohm number is right for the amp.
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