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Can a speaker be hurt by an amp?

Can a speaker be hurt by an amp?

Keith, Power comes from the amplifier, not the speaker. So a speaker can’t hurt an amp, but an amp can sure harm a speaker. When something in a sound system changes when you close the door or hit a bump in the road, it means there’re loose wiring connections somewhere.

Where do the speakers go to connect to the AMP?

The wires would run from one black connector to the other (the right side of the photo below). But since we’re using an external amplifier for the speakers, the speaker wires from the car get diverted to the amp — that’s the bundle of wires on the bottom plug heading left to the amplifier.

Can a car AMP be connected to a car speaker?

A multi-pack of Posi-Products Car Stereo Connectors could come in handy here, so you can make all the speaker connections without having to solder anything. For amplifiers with more than 75 watts RMS of output per channel, it may be better to go ahead and run new 14- or 16-gauge speaker wires directly from the amp to each speaker.

Why is my subwoofer amp clipping my speakers?

So if you feel like your woofer or subwoofer amp is clipping, the first thing you’ll want to do is compare the amp’s power rating with the speaker. If you find that the amp has plenty of power for the application, then there could be a problem with your speaker wires, the speakers themselves, or the amplifier’s ground.

Keith, Power comes from the amplifier, not the speaker. So a speaker can’t hurt an amp, but an amp can sure harm a speaker. When something in a sound system changes when you close the door or hit a bump in the road, it means there’re loose wiring connections somewhere.

How do I connect my speakers to my amp?

A convenient way to send the powered signal from your amplifier to your speakers is to run the speaker wires back to the harness behind your stereo, where all your car’s speaker connections are accessible in one place.

Can a factory speaker be connected to an amp?

Factory speaker wires are very thin, with high electrical resistance, so they can cause noticeable power loss when higher wattages try to get through. But amplifiers of 75-watts or less aren’t really affected by this, so running their outputs through factory wiring remains a practical and convenient solution. Let us know what you need

A multi-pack of Posi-Products Car Stereo Connectors could come in handy here, so you can make all the speaker connections without having to solder anything. For amplifiers with more than 75 watts RMS of output per channel, it may be better to go ahead and run new 14- or 16-gauge speaker wires directly from the amp to each speaker.

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Ruth Doyle