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What kind of AMP would I need for a pair of 700 watt speakers?

post #1 of 6
6/27/12 at 8:41pm
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So i'm kind of a novice with sound equipment and i recently purchased a pair of 700 watt 15 inch speakers only to find out once they arrived via fed ex that they are not self powered. I'm not exactly sure what AMP I need to power these speakers, I'd prefer not to spend to much so if anyone could recommend anything that isn't to spendy it would be much appreciated.

Heres a link to the speakers i bought:
http://www.seismicaudiospeakers.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SA-15T&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=free_feed&utm_campaign=comparison_shopping_feeds&gdftrk=gdfV21217_a_7c446_a_7c4612_a_7cSA_d_15T
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post #2 of 6
6/28/12 at 5:08am
The questions you should think about:
What is your budget, are you talking just an amp or a receiver?
How loud do you want to play them
How large is your room or will you be using them in different places?
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post #3 of 6
6/28/12 at 10:46am
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I want to be able to play them as loud as possible in several different places however the main place i am going to be using them is a 6800 square foot barn. this may be a stupid question, but what is a receiver exactly?
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post #4 of 6
6/28/12 at 11:05am
So these are party type speakers for outdoor events it appears. What are you going to use for a source? A DJ setup? You have to have a CD player or computer or something for a source, you have to have a integrated amplifier or receiver or preamp with separate amp to power and control them. Just because it says they will handle 700 watts peak does not mean they require that. You need to find out what the manufacturer recommends for amplifier power. An amplifier by itself will not provide source inputs or volume control.
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post #5 of 6
6/28/12 at 12:44pm
A receiver is an intergrated amplifier with a tuner.
If you are doing parties as stated you will need a good amp and something to use as a source.
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post #6 of 6
6/29/12 at 6:06pm
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Originally Posted by kmwompz View Post

So i'm kind of a novice with sound equipment and i recently purchased a pair of 700 watt 15 inch speakers only to find out once they arrived via fed ex that they are not self powered. I'm not exactly sure what AMP I need to power these speakers, I'd prefer not to spend to much so if anyone could recommend anything that isn't to spendy it would be much appreciated.
Heres a link to the speakers i bought:
http://www.seismicaudiospeakers.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SA-15T&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=free_feed&utm_campaign=comparison_shopping_feeds&gdftrk=gdfV21217_a_7c446_a_7c4612_a_7cSA_d_15T
Those speakers are rated 350 watts rms. The QSC GX3 amplifier puts out 350 x 2 channel rms. Under $300 new.
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