Sparkythestarlet Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I wonder if anyone can help me out I have a 1200watt FLI sub to put in my car what amp do I need to get for it like what's the max wattage I can have and what's the min etc Cheers for any help Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 You will want an amp that exceeds the rms of the sub. Personally I just buy active subs since then the amp is perfect for the sub. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparkythestarlet Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 right ok so if i got a 2400 watt sub it would be fine for a sub of 1200 and im doing a boot build other wise i would get and active sub Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete_A Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I maybe gettin on abit, but, when we always did it it was an amp half the watt of the sub? Like home hi-fi. Cause if you run a 1200w sub with a 2400w amp your just gona blow the sub, also a quality amp even at less wattage will sound better. I believe... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 No mate, the Sub will only draw the power it needs. The sub will clip if it doesn't have enough power and will end up damaging the Sub. Always have head room when it comes to speakers. Remember that you're interested in the RMS value not necessarily the peak value! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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