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Can i use a 300 watt amp for 2, 800 watt woofers

Ihave 2 10 inch 800 watt pg subs can i use a 300 watt amp to push it

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I think it depends on your amps distortion rating, I use a Alpine 350 watt with 0.01% distortion and it pushes 3 12 in subs without a problem and trust me the bass is awesome!

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Yes, but you would not get the same performance as you would if you gave them the suggested power. I have found that it is always better to use a more powerful amp than your subs are rated for (as long as it is clean, high quality, low distortion power). I have had the best luck with name brand amps (kicker,rockford fosgate,phoenix gold,etc...). I hope this will be helpful to you.

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