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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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A few thing first:

- This is not related to car audio. I'm asking it here because I think there are more expert here on this type of question.

- I know there are so many other factors. And the true test is with the ears.

- This is actually for home audio

So here goes. I'll use round off examples to make things easier.

Set up A - Currently running two 10w speakers. No sub.

Set up B - I'm replacing them with two 5w speakers and 10w sub.

10+10=20. 5+5+10=20

Is there a formula that I can calculate the sound output to find out if A will equal to B?

Or if I want to go 2x or 3X more powerful, what combo of speakers and sub should I go with?

Or there is no such formula/calculation that would provide a general answer.

TIA
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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Problem here there is no wattage output here. Need more infomation. ohm of the speakers, amp output
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by wrx-killer-Sti-eater
Problem here there is no wattage output here. Need more infomation. ohm of the speakers, amp output
No ohm available on the speakers. Or amp output. The sub is "powered" by it's own internal source.

The speakers wattage "10 W" is all that is given. I assume that means output?
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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That "10 W" on the speakers are it's input capability. Which is very little.

What brand is this stuff? Got any model numbers? Pictures?
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Can't help with out the info needed. :shrugs:
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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If the sub has it's own power supply then why would it matter what speakers you run? You can measure the resistance of the speakers by using an ohm meter. You could potentially fry the 5w speakers if you connect them to a power source that outputs more.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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The 5w speakers could potentially fry if you put too much power to them.
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