How many people actually have a 250 watt amp? Will these PL-89's work properly with 100/channel amps?
1134280
Sure will... I love mine, and they've worked great hooked to two different amps. You just can't turn them up very far without it being too loud to be in the same room with them
1134281
Unless you're trying to blast out a gymnasium, 100 watts per channel is probably more than you can stand with efficient speakers like this.
1134282
These are highly efficient speakers...they are rated at 98db @ 1 watt. 98 clean DB's is very loud. So, that is these speakers can be driven with a min. Of 10 watts-250 maximum output. You could probably drive these with a high quality 35 RMS amp and they would sound very very good. Just a a side note, it takes 2x the power to move from a 98 db to 99 db. So to get to 100 db (which is very loud) you would need 4 watts....105 db would require 96 watts and so on. A lot of speakers are rated with an efficiency of around 88-93 db at 1 watt. So you can see how efficient these speakers are. Just use or get a very good high quality amp...around 100 watts per channel and sit back and enjoy! These are highly efficient speakers...they are rated at 98db @ 1 watt. 98 clean DB's is very loud. So, that is these speakers can be driven with a min. Of 10 watts-250 maximum output. You could probably drive these with a high quality 35 RMS amp and they would sound very very good. Just a a side note, it takes 2x the power to move from a 98 db to 99 db. So to get to 100 db (which is very loud) you would need 4 watts....105 db would require 96 watts and so on. A lot of speakers are rated with an efficiency of around 88-93 db at 1 watt. So you can see how efficient these speakers are. Just... » Read More These are highly efficient speakers...they are rated at 98db @ 1 watt. 98 clean DB's is very loud. So, that is these speakers can be driven with a min. Of 10 watts-250 maximum output. You could probably drive these with a high quality 35 RMS amp and they would sound very very good. Just a a side note, it takes 2x the power to move from a 98 db to 99 db. So to get to 100 db (which is very loud) you would need 4 watts....105 db would require 96 watts and so on. A lot of speakers are rated with an efficiency of around 88-93 db at 1 watt. So you can see how efficient these speakers are. Just use or get a very good high quality amp...around 100 watts per channel and sit back and enjoy! « Show Less
862072
Oh heck yeah, without a problem. I'm running a Pyle 3000 Watt amp & their taking it all just fine. I strongly recommend these speakers. I couldn't be happier.
1723087
I do not have the box anymore with me, but they are running with a 125 per channel amp. I probably do not go all the way up, but have hit it reasonably high and they handle very well and crisp clear. Can not complaint.
1996843
Yeah they are I'm still amazed. I'm still wondering why they're only $35. I have them running at 1 ohm 1900 watt hifonics amp. They handle it no problem. I thought they were going to be crap but they're quality subs.
1475855
No. They really aren't 1000 watts. But they do sound good. I think if you get a good clean amp you should be ok.
1160287
I'd be remiss if I answered your question, as stated. I run my 100a through a graphic equalizer then into two Boston Acoustic VR-12s, a Dayton Audio 100 watt subwoofer amplifier and 12" Pioneer woofer. Tuning the amp's output to my listening environment and taste significantly disguises the inherent audio emphasis of the 100a.
2266820
Definitely the speakers only have 180 watts peak so even if you didn't want to push the whole way ; 100 watts could even run it and its an easy install by yourself I did mine and they sound great by the way; but I also have a pair of jbl power series same size and they sound a little better base wise but vocals they're both amazing but yes the amp will work
252236
I think they would sound awesome with a tube amp, the speakers produce 92db with 1 watt of sound. That and tube amps have better bass response than semiconductor amps.
32131
I would not, as that amp only has 30 watts/channel. The Polks are power hungry. I have my LSi 9's hooked up to a Adcom 545II amp @100 watts/channel and they sound great. However, not all 100 W/channel amps are the same, as I had my LSi9's hooked up to a 100 W/channel Sony receiver and they sounded dull. In any event, I would think a minimum of 100 watt/channel is necessary to get the best sound out of them.
574514
Running 2 subs on individual amps in my setup - 2500 watt peak mono class D - 2 ohm stable @ 2500 peak, 130+ db at headrest, no issues.
1798732
Oh yeah!! If that's rms you're referring to. 100w max would be only 50w rms, that's really not gonna do this component set justice. I'm pushing mine with an Alpine amp with about 100 w rms if not a little more and they take every pit of power.
721338
I'm not sure,but I have a 250 watt on all mine,which are these two,two jbl's and 4 tweeters.I cannot remember wattage they handle,but I wouldn't have more than 600 watts for these and 2 6x9's,but that's just me.You can go to Boss's site and it should tell.Hope this helps some..
1068613
they are pretty powerful speakers, so i wouldn't run them with less than 1000 per channel. I use a pyle pqa3100, it is pretty cheap but works great with these speakers.
1444009
No not even close.250 RMS is about what your getting and they hit real hard.I've had mine for a while and no problems yet im satified!
2144420
I have three of these and have a 1600 watt hifonics Brutus amp and it powers them fine. The rms is 300 watts so if your getting one I'd say go for a 500 watt amp. Don't go cheap on the amp though.
613615
that would be best way to get the most out of them but no you do not need an amp i have mine running off the mb quart 1000.4 there getting about 75 watts each set and man they sound great.
660440
I bought the 1200 watt one for my sub and the 1000 watt for my four 250 w speakers. Now you need to check RMS on both your speakers and the amp...they should match or you will have issues. For me, it matched.