is it possible to blow out your audio system?

[Richie Bricks]

Hey gang,

I recently bought my 3 a month ago, so bear with me that I'm still in the neurotic, paranoid babying phase.

With that said, I'd like to know from all the older veteran owners if it is possible to blow out/over power your system? Also, any problems arise from turning it up to maximum? (Never done it and never will, just curious to gauge the tolerance of our audio system)

I usually listen to hip hop so there will be bass which I'm assuming will require extra output of power from the speakers. I also have the standard audio system, non bose.

So in short, how is YOUR audio system after years of loud, bassy, audio abuse?

Thanks guys. Anyone who can put my paranoia to rest will be much appreciated.

 

[TheMAN]

if you max out the amp, you will get audio clipping and that ***** up speakers

 

[thorracing271]

define " blow your system"

if you mean like blowing fuses or something along that line, im sure.

If you mean causing your speakers to sound like rattle cans ya, the stock speakers are not that strong.

I have 2 12" MTX thunder 5500. A little excessive? yes! but i got the whole set up for $80

If you want bass, and dont want to kill your small speakers get a nice 8" or 10" sub with a 200w amp and you can turn the bass off the speakers and keep the bass to the sub.

I dont think you will blow the stock system by turning it up all the way, you will make your speakers crap out though.

 

[thorracing271]

didnt notice you wanted advice from a 3 also, my mom just crapped out one of her speakers (non bose) in her 3 hatch. If your gonna want loud bass, i strongly suggest getting a sub.

 

[Richie Bricks]

Thor,
wow man, hows that extra weight from the subs affect your gas mileage!

 

[thorracing271]

this last tank i got 27. HAHAH and that is strictly street driving, not a foot of highway

im buying a single 12" sub box, transferring it over, and then putting that in the car. I will likely sell the remaining 12" and old 2 sub speaker box to my neighbor.

 

[Richie Bricks]

this last tank i got 27. HAHAH and that is strictly street driving, not a foot of highway

im buying a single 12" sub box, transferring it over, and then putting that in the car. I will likely sell the remaining 12" and old 2 sub speaker box to my neighbor.

thor, just noticed you live in RSM.
we could be neighbors!

 

[MS3MB]

I have 2 12" MTX thunder 5500. A little excessive? yes! but i got the whole set up for $80

I want this deal!

 

[thorracing271]

thor, just noticed you live in rsm.
We could be neighbors!

where do you live!?

 

[thorracing271]

I want this deal!

I got them as a display model from circuit city ( a year before going out of business) and I was looking a a 10" kicker truck sub and the guys like this one is $120 bucks less!

subs: $80
extra wiring kit from a friend: $20
Alpine 200w amp from my garage: $0
Having the same friend do the install: $10 Lunch at mcdonalds
Being able to blow my eardrums at the flick of a switch: Priceless

 

[MS3MB]

I got them as a display model from circuit city ( a year before going out of business) and I was looking a a 10" kicker truck sub and the guys like this one is $120 bucks less!

subs: $80
extra wiring kit from a friend: $20
Alpine 200w amp from my garage: $0
Having the same friend do the install: $10 Lunch at mcdonalds
Being able to blow my eardrums at the flick of a switch: Priceless

Nice dude ya i got mine from them also

Subs + Upgraded Speakers: $450
1200W Amp w/ Monster Wiring Kit: $300
Aftermarket deck: $200
Selling my audio system to help pay for my ms3: Priceless

 

[thorracing271]

Nice dude ya i got mine from them also

Subs + Upgraded Speakers: $450
1200W Amp w/ Monster Wiring Kit: $300
Aftermarket deck: $200
Selling my audio system to help pay for my ms3: Priceless

Hahah i think that is well worth the trade off!

 

[Richie Bricks]

where do you live!?

santa margarita and las flores
YOU? say wuddup next time you see a black 09 3 hb with 8000k lows and 3000k fogs at night (yellow laminx fogs during the day) on everything stock, even height

 

[thorracing271]

Sorry for the threadjack...

im at Banderas and Antonio, right next to the Arroyo Vista community pool. Drivin a BlackMica P5 on 16" Rx-8 rims.