Will a higher watt amp make my subs louder?

Yes, it's true that the higher the power (watts), the louder and cleaner the speakers will play. Small differences in power, however, don't make much of an audible change. In order to perceptively hear a difference (a 3dB increase), the power would have to double.
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Does more watts mean louder subwoofer?

How's it measured? Bass, as with most things, demands a comparison of quality vs quantity. More bass does not necessarily mean better bass. The power is determined by the wattage of the subwoofer in question, where a higher wattage demonstrates a more powerful subwoofer.
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Will a bigger amp make subs louder?

more power usually will give you more volume, but that really depends on the box type you are using and if its built and tuned correctly for the subs.
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Should amp have more watts than subs?

An amp need not be bigger than a sub as long as its capabilities evenly match the sub's specifications. However, it's always better to get an amp that puts out a bit more power than your sub, especially if it's a passive sub. If you have an active sub, you may not even need an external amp at all.
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What if my amp is too powerful for my sub?

Amplifiers can be too powerful for speakers. Speakers are limited by the electrical energy that they can convert into audio. As a general rule, if the amplifier produces more electrical energy than the speakers can handle, it may cause distortion or clipping, but damage is unlikely.
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How to make subwoofers sound louder



Is it OK to overpower a subwoofer?

As long as you give a driver good clean power with no distortion you will be fine. Distortion blows speakers. I have always overpowered my drivers. If you set the gains properly and do not turn the volume up past that point you should be fine.
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How many watts is too much for a subwoofer?

Most subwoofers use about 150-1000 watts in order to reproduce the sound that they are receiving. The amount of power can be increased by using an amplifier, but if you just want something small and compact, then it is best to stick with speakers that only require 20 or so watts.
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What happens if my amp is too small?

Again, just make sure you're not using an amplifier that's too small for the sound level you need, because cranking a power amplifier into clipping to get more output results in distortion, which can overpower the HF driver(s) even when the amplifier is small.
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What size amp do I need for a 1200w sub?

You can run a "1200w speaker" with a 10 watt amp.
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What amp do I need for 100w speakers?

A 50 watt per channel amplifier will work fine with speakers rated at 100 watts.
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How can I make my subs louder?

How To Make Subwoofer Louder
  1. Position Your Subwoofers Properly.
  2. Properly Tune The Subwoofer.
  3. Adjust Crossover & Phase Setting.
  4. Use High-Quality Files.
  5. Minimize Electrical Impedance.
  6. Include Sound Dampening Resources.
  7. Change the Cables.
  8. Isolate The Subwoofer From Your Floor.
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How do I make my subs hit the hardest?

One of the most popular ways is to add filters or phase shifters to your subwoofer. You can also make minor upgrades to your subwoofer to make it hit harder. Change the small cone in front of the subwoofer, change the voice coil or get a new enclosure for the subwoofer.
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How do I get more bass out of my subs?

It is recommended that for optimal quality sound, you should place your subwoofer within 8-12 inches of a wall, facing outwards towards the rest of the room. For even more output, consider placing your subwoofer in the corner of your room, as it can significantly increase the overall sound due to the positioning.
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Is higher watt amp better?

More watts is better, all things considered for dynamic headroom, but an expensive low wattage amplifier may be superior to a AV receiver's high wattage + high noise/distortion. For a given budget, Lower wattage amp may be cleaner at lower powers. Most solid state amps are cleanest right before clipping.
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Does speaker wattage need to match amp?

As a very vague rule of thumb, we normally recommend around twice as much amplifier power as speaker's power rating. For example, if a speaker is rated at 200 watts, we'd use a 400 watt amp. Again, the idea is to have enough clean power to handle whatever you throw at the amp without clipping.
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What happens if amp is not powerful enough?

If you don't have a powerful enough amplifier to reach the volume levels you want, you can damage the speakers by feeding them too much high-frequency energy by driving the amplifier into clipping. It's the extra power in these harmonics that damages speakers.
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Is a 1000w subwoofer good?

A 1,000-watt subwoofer doesn't have to play any louder than a 100-watt subwoofer. The watt rating is a rough guide to how loud a subwoofer might be able to play, but it doesn't have to be louder. You always control the volume. In fact, a 1,000-watt sub may sound better at "regular" room volumes than a 100-watt sub.
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Can an underpowered amp blew a sub?

...as long as that underpowered amp is not clipping. Impedance isn't going to be an issue for the load, just the power source. So no, nothing you said is right. Properly setting the gain will prevent clipping and clipping is the only way a properly functioning, underpowered amp will damage a speaker or sub.
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How many watt amp do I need?

If you're looking for an amp to perform live with, you should consider a larger amp (12-15”) that is 50 watts. If you're planning to play in large venues, you can go for a higher power amp that's at least 100 watts.
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Should my amp be more powerful than my speakers?

Generally you should pick an amplifier that can deliver power equal to twice the speaker's program/continuous power rating. This means that a speaker with a “nominal impedance” of 8 ohms and a program rating of 350 watts will require an amplifier that can produce 700 watts into an 8 ohm load.
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Is it OK to Underpower a subwoofer?

Underpowering a subwoofer isn't inherently bad for the sub. Not giving it enough power just means that the music will sound weak and lack detail. The danger is when that power is coming from an amplifier that's being overworked and sending out a clipped signal.
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Is it OK to Underpower speakers?

No, you can't permanently damage your speakers by under powering them, but by not delivering the appropriate amount of power to the speakers, the signal may be disrupted leading to audible distortion.
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What is a good wattage for a car subwoofer?

Here's a quick guide based on what you have now: If you have a factory radio: 50-200 watts. If you have an aftermarket receiver: 200-300 watts. If you have amplified speakers with about 50 watts per channel: 250-500 watts.
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Is a 150 watt subwoofer good?

That said, if the sub is decent, 150 watts can be plenty in many instances especially if the sub is fairly efficient. Some of the best 10" subs I've used and still own are only rated at 175 watts though they're known to take a tad more (Peerless 830876).
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What size subwoofer has the deepest bass?

What size subwoofer is best for bass? The bigger size of the subwoofer the better bass you're getting however you're losing space. So by far the best choice in subwoofer size for the best bass is 12 inches. These woofers deliver the best bass without taking up too much space.
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