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Why Kinergetics SW-200 clipping?

I'm a newbie and have a simple question about clipping.

I have a Kinergetics SW-200 sub (four 10" speakers, 200W kinergetics amp). They seem to clip really easily. These have always been rated as a high-end sub, but they don't do it for me. I want to "feel" the bass in my home theatre setup.

I'm in a fairly small room (15 x 15) which I know limits the level of bass producability. Does the small room also mean that the subs clip easier? Or am I pushing them too hard trying to get bass out of them that I can't get in such a small room?!

Any insight would be great.

Thanks.

John
robotman
mejames
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what exactly happens when you say they are clipping ?
having previously owned these woofers before either their is a malfunction causing this or you are playing them extremely loud
robotman OP
35 posts
 
Thanks for your response.

They make a loud popping noise (similiar to the "pop" sound that it makes when you turn them off, but repeatedly). I'm using the system mostly for home theatre. The "clipping" usually happens during "bassy" scenes in movies. The fuses burn out really easily, too. Usually if it makes this popping noise for too long, the fuse will blow.

Is this because the amp is getting overloaded or the speakers themselves are getting overloaded?

The amp is rated as a 150W x 2 but sure doesn't seem to make too much bass before it gets overloaded and start clipping. Would a different amp help?

I'm trying to understand what component(s) in my system I need to replace to get a better theatre sound. The Spica / Kinergetics are a great match for sound, but I can't figure out if they are suitable for home theatre. Do I need different speakers or different amps?!

Thanks for your help.
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robotman OP
35 posts
 
I was reading some other threads on subwoofers. Is it possible that I need a better power supply to the subwoofer?

Currently (no pun intended), I have the sub plugged into the switced AC outlet on my HK AVR300 receiver. Maybe this isn't enough power and I should plug the sub directly into the wall?

Of course, I don't think a restricted power source would explain the fuses blowing does it? Unless a restricted power source causes a pulsing electrical flow or something as the amp tries to suck the power it needs.

Any insight?!
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