Does anyone have these speakers running off just their head unit? I have the pioneer x3600bhs and I am a bit concerned that the RMS would be too much
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Not a problem! These speakers can be easily over driven with a clean signal.I had them on a Sony 4 channel x 50 watt rms head unit with no issues as they are a 70 watt rmv speaker. I then added a kenwood 300 watt per channel rmv amp and again, no problems or even any significant distortion. They blow away any coaxial or triax type speakers I have ever heard. ENJOY!!!!
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I believe you mean would the impedance (resistance) would be too low. The lower the impedance, the higher the current flow. These are 2 ohm rated speakers which means you need a 4 ohm amp/head. I have no problem running these from my stock Toyota JBL system. If you want deeper, stronger bass than I would recommend a subwoofer.
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It may be that your speakers aren't getting enough power and it's protecting them from blowing a driver. Depending on how good your speakers are, they can take a lot of juice - more than the average midrange receiver can put out. You may need a separate amp.
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Bought myself the Crown x4000 amplifier. Here it is for $300, I believe it's on sale right now? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/crown-x4000-stereo-2x1350w-power-ampWorks fine, haven't had a problem and it pushes these speakers perfectly!
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The specs say they can handle 60 Watts nominal(RMS) and up to 350 Watts max(Peak), although I personally wouldn't push them that hard. My Pioneer head unit puts out about 50 Watts RMS per channel times 4 channels and these speakers handle that just fine with more than adequate volume. My advice is that you run them straight off the head unit without an amp.
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I have mine connected to a Denon X-2000 and have no issues with bass. May be the source. Did you use Audyssey? I have a sub connected as well but the speakers alone have a very nice range (highs and lows). Breakin time always helps but you should hear the bass from dual 8's. Sorry I can't help further.
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As has already been said, your receiver is set up for 2 "sets" or pairs of front and rear speakers, so 2 pairs of these using existing speaker outs should be just fine, and better than stock for sure. I made a cooler speaker box with one pair to be run off my car's 320W RMS amp, and it sounds AWESOME!
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These sound better than the factory speakers they replaced, however, I do believe they will shine when driven at higher power. The head unit I am using is 52 watts peak.
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I run them off my head unit, use the included crossover so do not use your amp or head unit cut off, I run this with infinity natchingg 6x9 in back and old 10"jl sub, if I turn off the sub it sounds great! And again this running off a Kenwood head unit just mid range not even high end unit.
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these speakers definitely need additional power but head unit is according to your personal taste, great speakers
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Over base stock speakers? Absolutely. I replaced all 4 (2 in soundbar and 2 in dash) and didn't touch anything else; the overall sound volume seemed to double not to mention the 'quality' is fantastic.
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Oh heck yeah, without a problem. I'm running a Pyle 3000 Watt amp & their taking it all just fine. I strongly recommend these speakers. I couldn't be happier.
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For the price, I've found that Infinity speakers work very well. I use 6x8's in the rear and components in the front. (93 Mustang). RMS should be 125w each at least. Works terrific!
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They seem to do very well with my aftermarket Pioneer AVH-X3500BHS, which is 50w peak. They are installed in the rollbar of a 2011 Wrangler Unlimited, and I have the digital EQ set to max bass, and the Loudness setting to about medium (so that my hard top doesn't rattle). I am not using an amp.
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yes, i have them in my truck on a pioneer 50x4 i was shocked how good they sounded. i want to hear them on an amp!
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I doubt you have 185 watts per channel RMS. These will work fine with your system. You won't over power them unless you over crank the volume. They will take a lot of power.I paired these with a set of the big boys, dual 15 inch woofers, Cerwin Vega, forgot the model number. Those I drive with a separate 700w RMS QSC amp. M base receiver is an 1100 watt Sony. That receiver drives the xls-28's no problems. Nice speakers. The big boys are too big for your setup. Weigh 120 pounds, and probably take 25 watts just to get moving. Hope this helps.
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I appreciate that, I wanted to get back to you.I love my Definitive speakers I am running the 40s on the sides I'm running actually 10 speakers with definitive studio 350s in the rear a separate single powered older Definitive subwoofer I bought in the early 90s for the heck of it, the 8060's in the front, and an 8080 center speaker. I listen to a lot of heavy metal and I like my whole house to expand and they do the trick, your set up sounds perfect for the 40s, I'm sure you'll love them.Stan
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You have to have output from the speaker ourtputs off the radio or audio source you are connecting to these speakers what are you hooking these speakers too I've have many pairs of these and am running 400 watts from my sports car radio too but don't run the 250 or 125 bass controls from equalizer too high if you are running over 400 watts or you will blow the woofer speaker section out of these speakers