i have 2 15' pa speakers at 700 watt peak, i need to turn all the way up to hear anything??? why???
1952161
Bad speakers? Bad speaker cables? It's not as loud as it should be, but it's not that bad either. Send it back you have a lemon.
1952162
Are you using banana plugs or binding post clips? Banana plugs work best,however,if they are 8 Ohm you will need a bigger amp.
1952163
This amp is not putting out 2100 watts to your speakers. Your speakers are probably 8 ohms. If they are 8 ohms they are getting 230 watts to each channel. 1050 Watts x 2 Power Amplifier 230 + 230 Watts @ 8 Ohms - 460 + 460 Watts @ 4 Ohms - 920 + 920 Watts @ 2 OhmsYou will need a much more powerful amp. Good luck!
470110
I am running:4xInfinity Reference 6032cf 6.5-Inch 180-Watt High-Performance 2-Way Speakers (Two speakers on Channel 1 and Two speakers on Channel 2)1x Pyle PLPW8D 8-Inch 800 Watt Dual 4 Ohm Subwoofer (Bridge Channel 3 and 4)(Running a 10" would be better since amp can run it fine)
1518289
Hello, turning up the volume knob (the one on the right) powers up my device. Good luck!
680725
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE VOLUME BUTTON THAT'S ON THE TOP RIGHT-SIDE IS TURNED ON....It's a volume knob!!!!! About an inch and a quarter in diameter. THere's a slight indent on it....turn music on...and then rotate dial both ways until it starts booming. I hope that is your problem. I think it got me when I bought these used...I didn't know about it until I ordered a new amp panel from Definitive Technologies....$95. But when I went to replace the amp panel...that's when I realized this circle WAS A VOLUME KNOB! UGGGGG!
1238341
The speakers can take a lot of power. The problem is pushing amplifiers beyond the point where they can provide clean, undistorted power to achieve the loudness levels selected. In other words, the problem with speakers failing is usually not with speakers but with owners not understanding that amplifiers can be pushed too far. You cannot turn an amplifier all the way up without jeopardizing speakers. Even 3/4ths on the volume dial may be too much.
865353
I don't know how did you plug in the speakers? It has 7 separate amps! Just be careful about its high-current capability, thats causing the over heating!
1639223
I have 2 ALPINE SWR-12D4'S,THE AMP I'M USING IS A LIGHTNING AUDIO 1000.1md @ 1 ohm & they slam every time I turn the corner I be turning heads, the only problem I have is my lights dim pulling to much power!how many speakers do u have?
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I'm no Tech, but I've spent WAY too much time researching this stuff. My understanding is that you never want to "under-power" your speakers. Remember, amps not only "put out" power, but speakers also "PULL IN" power. You should use an amp that puts out at least the same power (per channel) than your speakers are rated for. I believe these are rated at 85 watts, so your amp should be as close to 85 watts per channel as possible. In fact, many experts recommend using an amp that puts out at least 25-50% MORE power than your speakers are rated at. This way, you never have to CRANK the volume to get the cleanest, crispest sound your speakers are capable of without pushing them too hard. If I'm wrong, someone tell me why? I'm no Tech, but I've spent WAY too much time researching this stuff. My understanding is that you never want to "under-power" your speakers. Remember, amps not only "put out" power, but speakers also "PULL IN" power. You should use an amp that puts out at least the same power (per channel) than your speakers are rated for. I believe these are rated at 85 watts, so your amp should be as close to 85 watts per channel as possible. In fact, many experts recommend using an amp that puts out at least 25-50% MORE power than your speakers are rated at. This way, you... » Read More I'm no Tech, but I've spent WAY too much time researching this stuff. My understanding is that you never want to "under-power" your speakers. Remember, amps not only "put out" power, but speakers also "PULL IN" power. You should use an amp that puts out at least the same power (per channel) than your speakers are rated for. I believe these are rated at 85 watts, so your amp should be as close to 85 watts per channel as possible. In fact, many experts recommend using an amp that puts out at least 25-50% MORE power than your speakers are rated at. This way, you never have to CRANK the volume to get the cleanest, crispest sound your speakers are capable of without pushing them too hard. If I'm wrong, someone tell me why? « Show Less
636729
what about speakers with 150-watt maximum input power? I'm a novice at this stuff
151368
The problem is not just the speakers. There isn't sufficient amplification to product acceptable sound levels.best to get a sound bar or an inexpensive receiver and speakers. YMMV
1182480
I didn't get any noises, all I did it was to follow the guide up. I think might be the connection behind the amplifier and/or the distance between speaker and amplifier.
912899
I would say to first research what kind of stock amp you have, along with the correct amount of wattage your current speakers handle aka "RMS"... These speakers are super clear but need the correct amount of power amped to them to sound bright in the highs and clear on the mids
1659196
Elizabeth... Not sure exactly what the problem is. I have mine set up through an amplifier and is primarily used for music at a spa where I have several rooms with speakers. Maybe the amplifier has been switched to another setting where only background sounds are coming out as if it were surround sound speakers where only backgrounds are heard. Check setting on amp. Let me know what you find...Steve
769813
It could be a connection issue. I have no buzz with mine. I think you should check your connections then if that doesn't solve your issue then look into exchanging them. I think they're great speakers!
529464
Sorry - have to know how many amps or milli-amps your speaker is + how many milli-amps your power supply has too because they have to be similar. Power supply has to be at least as much as the speakers. Hope this helps a little....
177429
We need to establish what speakers you are hooking up. Are they 8ohm speakers? Also, check to make sure the input level is turned up on your input device, i.e. Laptop, Ipod, Microphone, etc, and I also found these amps work great after about a 10 minute warm up. I found diminished output until around the 10 minute mark, and BAM! These things kick. I have run both my 15" PA speakers and my 10" PA speakers for Karaoke, with great results. 1400 Watt is a very generous estimate for this amplifier and any other amp from most manufactures, but with my aforementioned speaker setups I have a lot of mixer bandwidth and can easily entertain 200-300 people. Hope this helps. We need to establish what speakers you are hooking up. Are they 8ohm speakers? Also, check to make sure the input level is turned up on your input device, i.e. Laptop, Ipod, Microphone, etc, and I also found these amps work great after about a 10 minute warm up. I found diminished output until around the 10 minute mark, and BAM! These things kick. I have run both my 15" PA speakers and my 10" PA speakers for Karaoke, with great results. 1400 Watt is a very generous estimate for this amplifier and any other amp from most manufactures, but with my aforementioned speaker setups I... » Read More We need to establish what speakers you are hooking up. Are they 8ohm speakers? Also, check to make sure the input level is turned up on your input device, i.e. Laptop, Ipod, Microphone, etc, and I also found these amps work great after about a 10 minute warm up. I found diminished output until around the 10 minute mark, and BAM! These things kick. I have run both my 15" PA speakers and my 10" PA speakers for Karaoke, with great results. 1400 Watt is a very generous estimate for this amplifier and any other amp from most manufactures, but with my aforementioned speaker setups I have a lot of mixer bandwidth and can easily entertain 200-300 people. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1728126
It maybe needs tuned. Your amp has enough wattage to make it loud enough to make people cover their ears when turned up. Have you searched the home theatre FORUMS for answers? That usually helps