175w @ 8ohm to BM MKiii??

Schnitz · 02-04-2011, 08:39 PM

I have a Zuki Audio Eleets 6 channel amp. Each channel is about 175w @ 4ohms.
The first 2 channels will power my fronts.
I am contemplating bridging channels 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 to power 2 BM MKiii's separately.
The amp is only stable at 8 ohm when bridged. I can wire each sub separately in series to present an 8ohm load to the amp.
I read that 200w is the minimum recommended power level.
My question is, will 175w at 8ohms be enough to power each sub?

If not, I'll be selling the Zuki.

***Electrodynamic*** · 02-07-2011, 03:13 PM

175 watts will be enough for each of the of BM mkIII's. Knowing Zuki, it'll probably be close to 220+ actual watts per speaker.

allnpt0 · 02-07-2011, 07:09 PM

I am running my mkIII @ 8 ohms mono off of channels 3&4 of my McIntosh MC431M. It's rated @ 200 wrms bridged 4 ohm. I'm guessing the output is around 150 - 175 watts at 13.8 volts. Thats more than enough for my mkIII.

Pete

Schnitz · 02-07-2011, 07:46 PM

Awesome! Thanks guys.

Subwoofery · 02-14-2011, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schnitz

I have a Zuki Audio Eleets 6 channel amp. Each channel is about 175w @ 4ohms.
The first 2 channels will power my fronts.
I am contemplating bridging channels 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 to power 2 BM MKiii's separately.
The amp is only stable at 8 ohm when bridged. I can wire each sub separately in series to present an 8ohm load to the amp.
I read that 200w is the minimum recommended power level.
My question is, will 175w at 8ohms be enough to power each sub?

If not, I'll be selling the Zuki.

I don't see the problem? 1 BM is dual 4 ohm - meaning final load can be 8 ohm or 2 ohm.
At 8 ohm bridged, the Zuki will put out 350rms @ 8 ohm.

Therefore, what are you asking?

Kelvin

Schnitz · 04-03-2011, 09:22 PM

I thought my original post was quite clear.
Is 175w @ 8ohms sufficient for 1 BM MKiii?

Subwoofery · 04-13-2011, 07:19 PM

My post is actually clearer:
Your Zuki will put out 350rms @ 8 ohm bridged (175 @ 4 ohm x 2 for an 8 ohm final load bridged).

3&4 = 350 rms @ 8 ohm // 5&6 = 350 rms @ 8 ohm

Kelvin

Schnitz · 04-14-2011, 06:31 AM

You missed the point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schnitz

Is 175w @ 8ohms sufficient for 1 BM MKiii?

OR is 350w sufficient to power 2 of them?

02-04-2011, 08:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Schnitz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 5	175w @ 8ohm to BM MKiii?? I have a Zuki Audio Eleets 6 channel amp. Each channel is about 175w @ 4ohms. The first 2 channels will power my fronts. I am contemplating bridging channels 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 to power 2 BM MKiii's separately. The amp is only stable at 8 ohm when bridged. I can wire each sub separately in series to present an 8ohm load to the amp. I read that 200w is the minimum recommended power level. My question is, will 175w at 8ohms be enough to power each sub? If not, I'll be selling the Zuki.

02-07-2011, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Electrodynamic* Stereo Integrity Owner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,148	175 watts will be enough for each of the of BM mkIII's. Knowing Zuki, it'll probably be close to 220+ actual watts per speaker. __________________ Electrodynamic Don't install suckage! Power handling is not a power requirement! Simon Eichenberger is the man.

02-07-2011, 07:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
allnpt0 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 7	I am running my mkIII @ 8 ohms mono off of channels 3&4 of my McIntosh MC431M. It's rated @ 200 wrms bridged 4 ohm. I'm guessing the output is around 150 - 175 watts at 13.8 volts. Thats more than enough for my mkIII. Pete __________________ 1991 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Alpine 9815 McIntosh MC431M Boston Acoustics 6.43 Stereo Integrity BM MKIII Last edited by allnpt0; 02-07-2011 at 07:12 PM.

04-03-2011, 09:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Schnitz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 5	I thought my original post was quite clear. Is 175w @ 8ohms sufficient for 1 BM MKiii? Last edited by Schnitz; 04-03-2011 at 09:24 PM.

04-13-2011, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Subwoofery Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 96	My post is actually clearer: Your Zuki will put out 350rms @ 8 ohm bridged (175 @ 4 ohm x 2 for an 8 ohm final load bridged). 3&4 = 350 rms @ 8 ohm // 5&6 = 350 rms @ 8 ohm Kelvin __________________ Eclipse CD7000 ---VDH Integration Hybrid--- Milbert BaM-235ab ---Totem Acoustic Tress--- Focal K3P Highs & Mids ---VDH Jubilee Hybrid--- Audison LRx3.1k ---VDH Clearwater--- Focal K3P Midbasses ---Tara Labs RSC Sub--- Audison LRx3.1k ---VDH Magnum Hybrid--- One (1) Stereo Integrity Mag v.4 D2 sealed in 1.0cuft

02-07-2011, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Schnitz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 5	Awesome! Thanks guys.

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