what is each speakers wattage?

by **philosophicaljt** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:43 am

I am just wondering what each speakers wattage is? I know we have a 270 watt system, just is it evenly divided, or are some speakers more powerful?

by **theprodigy79** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:07 am

The speaker in itself produces sound output, but not the energy output (Wattage), the amplifier is what gives each speaker a designated amount of output (Wattage).

In the case of our vehicles, I believe fronts and rears receive the same amount, and JBL system's dash speakers receive probably quarter load.

So my calculations using 270 Watts would put 60W to each main speaker and 15 each to the dash units...

The only issue with that rating is, I'm not sure if that's a MAX rating or an RMS rating... My guess is that each of the mains is probably rated to receive 30-40W each RMS.

Hope this helps.

by **philosophicaljt** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:14 am

it does thanks. I am trying to find some quality aftermarket speakers that are near that rated range for RMS, thanks.

by **theprodigy79** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:45 am

Any speaker rated at around 50-75W RMS should do you well. That would also allow a bit of upgrading in the future if you wanted. ;-)

by **Astro** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:14 pm

Don't you need to match the ohms also???

by **Ransom8707** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:23 pm

So can you use the stock JBL system amp to power aftermarkets speaker that around the same wattage?

by **philosophicaljt** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:28 pm

^^yup. stock amp, stock wiring, just new speakers. I don't need anything fancy. I already have a couple sets of infinity reference series 6x9's, but was wondering if they would do or not. Now I know, I would prefer something else. I don't want to run speakers that are 100W RMS if I am only providing 50W RMS.

by **Ransom8707** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:31 pm

oh cool i didnt know that

so that way I can install a new after market speaker since mine busted couple days ago :lol:

So that means I can run a Kenwood tweeter thats around the same wattage right? So I can go ahead and purchase some right now

by **philosophicaljt** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:33 pm

yup yup. thats my plan too

by **Ransom8707** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:34 pm

cool thanks alot for the info guys

by **theprodigy79** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:01 pm

Astro, the stock Solara system is a pretty standard 4Ohms, so that shouldn't be a problem... I would be careful running 2Ohm speakers on it (i.e. some Infinity References), but most selection in the car audio world is 4Ohm.

Hey Philosophical, what models are your Infinitys? If they are the 4Ohm versions, go ahead and run them, they will be fine. If they're the 2Ohm version, then I'd watch it, simply because it may overdrive your stock amplifier (causing it to potentially overheat and die prematurely). It SHOULDN'T, but ya never know with the stuff manufacturers put in their cars. . .

by **philosophicaljt** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 6:59 pm

yeah, they are the 40hm version. I don't wanna do the work of replacing the speakers if there is not going to be a sound clarity difference....I really need something that is less distorted midrange and treble at high volumes. I mostly drive highway with windows down and volume near 45. (Navigation btw)

by **theprodigy79** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:08 pm

The quality of the speakers is what will matter most, no matter what they're rated to handle. I guarantee if you put those Infinitys in it will be a night/day difference.

While it won't get any louder (that's mostly a power matter), it will certainly be cleaner, smoother and better sounding overall. The speaker will run more efficiently when powered at / slightly above it's RMS handling range, but that doesn't mean it won't run well below the power it's capable of handling.

The only thing I really wouldn't do is slop it to death by CRANKING your stock deck with the bass all the way up... But I wouldn't do that with any speaker no matter what the power rating is if it's not crossed over properly....

Go for it man, you'll be very happy you did!

-James

by **philosophicaljt** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:09 am

yeah, i kow better than to run with much bass, lol. I turned down the bass half of "center", so about a quarter up. But i mostly drive with at vol 45 or 47 if its a windy day. I know how bad that is on the speakers, but i figured if I got some speakers than ran near that RMS that were higher quality, it would not be as distorted.

I always assumed that running a speaker that wants a higher RMS than you are giving it, will lead to more distortion and less quality sound. I thought matching up the RMS, was like finding the "sweet spot"?

by **Mr. Slippery** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:21 am

Doesn't the stock amp have certain crossover frequencies that would sound different if you just popped in some new speakers and left everything else? E.G. : The little dash speakers are not just tweeters, they have some high-midrange as well, so if you put a 1" tweeter in there, isn't the JBL amp trying to send the same sound to it, when that tweeter is not designed to handle such a wide range of sound?

what is each speakers wattage?

what is each speakers wattage?

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