Can I use subwoofer amp as midrange amp?
12-06-2005, 04:03 PM
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Can I use subwoofer amp as midrange amp?
I have a Kenwood KAC-7201 2-channel amplifier that I used to power my 12" sub.
Now the amp in my headunit blew and I want to hook it up to a pair of 6.5" mid range.
Is it ok to do this? It's output is 150W rms and my speakers has a maximum rating of 75W.
I'm thinking that as long as I keep the music low, I wouldn't blow them. Right?
Now the amp in my headunit blew and I want to hook it up to a pair of 6.5" mid range.
Is it ok to do this? It's output is 150W rms and my speakers has a maximum rating of 75W.
I'm thinking that as long as I keep the music low, I wouldn't blow them. Right?
12-06-2005, 04:34 PM
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Re: Can I use subwoofer amp as midrange amp? (Mark27)
Lets see, twice what the speakers are rated for, I am a firm believer that you are better off being overpowered then underpowered, but a little over powered, not twice as much. 
You will have to keep the gain on the amp very low, and be careful.
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You will have to keep the gain on the amp very low, and be careful.
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Make sure you tune it correctly. Set the head unit half way. Then set the gain on the amp till it distorts then back off a little. You should be fine there.
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Re: Can I use subwoofer amp as midrange amp? (Mark27)
thanks for the replies guys. I'll see if I can buy a cheap amp within a week, otherwise I'd just give it a try
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