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Originally Posted by InsanO Big, Side note (question) - If say the sub specs say 1000w RMS but you power them with ~500w RMS amp, wouldn't you run the risk

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Originally Posted by InsanO

Big,

Side note (question) - If say the sub specs say 1000w RMS but you power them with ~500w RMS amp, wouldn't you run the risk of underpowering the sub and damaging it via clipping/distortion?

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Originally Posted by nobdy_#608

I was also thinking about that BIG and was thinking that or the Mrx-m55 to push 550 watts but like InsanO said im worried about under powering the sub

As long as the signal you are providing the sub is not clipped. That is when you run the risk of damage. Just make sure you tune your amp, keep loud and bass boost off and you should be good. You never had to max out the RMS rating to any speaker or sub for them to sound good.

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