can a 50W cd player be used with 40w speakers?

[Subject]
can a 50W cd player be used with 40w speakers?
[Question]
Looking into is getting a new car CD player, my car speakers are 40W can I use a CD player that is 4x50W?

michael830615 @ 2009-06-24 06:53:11

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yes but do not turn it up so loud. Because you can overload the speakers.



Besides I bet the CD player says 50W but that will be 50W "RMS", the actual wattage will be nothing like that.



Yes you will be fine.

Evangeline @ 2009-06-24 06:56:39

You should fine. It's not likely the radio puts out a constant 50w anyways. That would be a peak output rating.

The Eagle Keeper @ 2009-06-24 06:57:02

YEAH BUT I WOULDNT MAX OUT THE VOLUME

Kung Fu Panda @ 2009-06-24 06:58:22

It's not a problem. A high-powered CD unit won't have the power of a true 4 x 50W RMS amp.



Your deck is probably half the power tops, RMS. Expect some distortion at high volume levels.

RPM @ 2009-06-24 09:15:57

[Subject]
Can Navigation Screen be installed in a 2000 Dodge Durango?
[Question]
I have a 2000 Dodge Durango and love it, is there a Navigation kit that can be installed, touch screen and everything just like in newer higher end vehicles? I know there are kits for other models....that's why I ask...thanks for any help!

Renaissance Man @ 2009-06-24 10:26:14

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if you can dream it, it can be done. However, go to your local car audio shop and get a quote on the labour to make it work. While ALMOST anything is possible, custom work can get expensive.

Adrian @ 2009-06-24 10:30:50

Yes you can just check out sonixelectronic.com and look at car stereo and receivers. This is a pretty simple do it yourself project. But if you dont have total confidence then an expert would be the way to go.

TvBoy @ 2009-06-24 10:32:34

Absolutely. In-dash DVD monitors come in both single DIN and double DIN sizes. Some have the navigation built-in, some have navigation that is sold separately which you can add-on to the receiver.

You'll need to know what your radio size is first. If you don't know, use the What Fits My Car feature at Crutchfield.com. Use Crutchfield to research models too. Then search around on sonicelectronix.com or Etronics.com for the models you like and you want to purchase. Their prices will be far cheaper than Crutchfield. The only benefit from Crutchfield is they give you installation instructions, technical support, and any needed adapters for free if you want to do the installation yourself. Installing a DVD player really isn't all that difficult to do. If you can install a CD player in a car, you'll be able to do a DVD player as well.

sickcallaway (Sarcastic Joker) @ 2009-06-24 11:16:53

[Subject]
driving test soon...i need a question answered?
[Question]
in six days i'm turning 16 (but who's counting? lol!) and i will be getting my listens...four days after i got my permit, my dad traded in my mom's van for a stick shift...i've been driving on that for a year now and am not that bad...but i'm wondering if it's a good idea to use it during my driving test or if i should use my grandma's car (auto) but i've never driven it...both cars are small which it a good thing...but i would love some help with this!



thanks! [=

Ann W @ 2009-06-24 10:05:13

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Drive whatever you are going to be most comfortable in. Most people are nervous enough taking the test without having to get used to another car. Just remember to keep both hands on the wheel if you aren't actually changing gears and don't ride with your foot over the clutch pedal.

John F @ 2009-06-24 10:11:34

I would advise taking the test in an auto. I've heard many stories of people doing poorly driving with a standard. For example if you coast rather than gear down you will get points taken off. If you had bad luck and stalled, or shifted poorly you could ahve points taken off.



If you are confident in your skills drive the standard you'll feel better :D But much less can go wrong in an auto.

Adrian @ 2009-06-24 10:11:51

Use it if you feel comfortable with the stick shift. Otherwise, the automatic is probably a safer bet.

sickcallaway (Sarcastic Joker) @ 2009-06-24 10:23:45

[Subject]
Can i replace regular speakers with subwoofers??, guys help me, Im a girl, so i dont know!?
[Question]
I want to remove my busted old regular speakers and place subwoofers in there instead. Would i be able to do this without the hassle of purchasing an amplifier and an encasement box?

How would the bass sound? would it mess up my vehicle's electrical system??



I have 8 regular speakers in total, its a big car, and im only going to remove two regular speakers from the back and input the subwoofer in those two only.... so would the sound still be great? being that i still have 4 regular speakers? by the way i purchased an aftermarket radio too. any suggestions?

Thanks for looking guys

PICK MEEE! @ 2009-06-24 09:43:02

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its a waste of money just buy better speakers. the subs require more power to get the sound that you want out of them which is why you need an amp to up the wattage. they'll barely work with them wired to where a speaker would be and they would only play the low sounds or bass not a range of different sounds/pitches like speakers. get some alpine or pioneer speakers they're good and not expensive. as for the radio its cheaper to put it in yourself you just need the wiring harness(match up the colors on the wires) that you can buy at best buy or you can pay to have it put in.

lee @ 2009-06-24 09:50:42

by putting a sub in direct place of the speakers ( if you make them fit somehow) you will gain nothing, it will sound pretty much the same, but more muted because the bigger sub cannot make high frequencies as easily... best off to go with an aftermarket speaker set of the same size as original

jacob f @ 2009-06-24 09:52:31

Yes but you cant use them as speakers, so long as you have speakers too that would be fine.



subs just generate heavy bass



You're probably gonna need an amp (amplifier) though to generate enough power to notice any benifit from the subs

malkyb2 @ 2009-06-24 09:55:25

[Subject]
will a 1100w RMS memphis amp be too much for my 900w rms audiobahn sub even if i turn the amp down?
[Question]

Josh @ 2009-06-24 09:02:18

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it will work.

shady @ 2009-06-24 09:15:26

Slightly higher then ideal (usually don't want to exceed by more then 10%).



Should be ok - just go easy on high volume levels for extended periods of time. Obviously, full blast for extended periods of time will be the recipe to blowing the sub.

RPM @ 2009-06-24 09:19:42

It will be fine as long as you do not exceed the sub's capability. Turning the gain of the amp up or down has no effect on how loud the amplifier can play but rather how loud it will play at a certain volume level on the source unit. Your gain control on the amplifier controls the strength of your signal from the source unit. With the gain up too far it will sound louder at lower levels but then will level off and become distorted at higher levels. When you magnify the signal you are also magnifying everything within it like total harmonic distortion THD. That is usually what kills subs.



Think of it like using a magnifying glass on a picture or painting. A reasonable strength will give you a good magnified look but over magnify it and it starts to get grainy and distorted..........same concept.



It is usually best to have a little more amp than sub in my opinion. If the amp has to max out to the point of clipping to reach the subs full potential you are putting both the amp and sub at risk. Don't keep the thing at max levels for too long.....the voice coils need time to cool too, and the right enclosure makes a huge difference.

JASON M @ 2009-06-24 09:20:37