What is my power output?

Question

How do i find out how much power my sound system is putting out? in RMS and watts. This is what I have:

(1) Kenwood 7202 amp:

- 2 channel

- RMS 150 watts x2

- 920 Watts

(2) Z Edition Subwoofers

- 400 watts RMS

- 800 watts max

- Dual 2 ohms

6 guage wire and a 1000 watt capacitor

Please help. Thanks.

Answer 1

According to the specs you have given,your amp is a total of 300 watts rms...and allowing about 18 watts x 4 for your head unit...with that in mind it only sounds like your running about 372 watts rms.

If you want the best output,you need an amp that is capable of pushing 800 watts rms of power.

Just a note...RMS is the continuos power...Example...your subs are 400 watts rms....that means you can run 400 watts of power to each sub all day long without damaging them.So if each sub is 400 watts rms then you need an amp thats 800 watts RMS x1 or 400watts x 2....either way.

You have dual 2 ohm subs which means you can run each sub at 1 ohm or 4 ohms....and depending how you wire them you can achieve different ohm loads.....your options are as follows: you can achieve a total of a 2 ohm load or 8 ohm...AND even a .5 ohm load.you want a 1ohm load....

Then you would get an amp that is rated at 800 watts x 1 @ 1 ohm.

Class D mono block amps are common for this set up....as of now you probably only have 150 watts to each sub asumming your running at a 4 ohm load....Im guessing that your amp is only stable at 4 ohms bridged or 2 ohm stereo.

Answer 2

short but sweet, u need to upgrade ur amp to a 800 rms amp

Answer 3

only 300 watts your subwoofer are not even getting enough power to hit its RMS range so it not even holding a proper tone. you should upgrade to a 1000watt amp. i have link that will help

nice amp plus good price.