Home stero vs car stereo power??

PhilipM3 · 10-27-2008, 04:12 PM

Hey guys. I have a Miller and Kreisel V-125 powered sub box for my home stereo. The sub it self is blown. I need to replace it. I was thinking of putting in a JL Audio W3v12-8 which is a car speaker as most of you probably know.

As far as I know, its an 8ohm sub so it will play safe on my home stereo, right?

Also, the W3 has a RMS of either 300 or 500 watts, in a car. Isn't is different for a home? The powered sub box I have is only 150 watts I believe. Is that going to be a problem? I heard 500 watts from a car is different then 500watts from a home because of AC/DC or something. Home power is more efficient I think. Anyone know anything about this?

UK-C200 · 10-28-2008, 09:46 AM

Usually has more to do with how the power is expressed. Entertaining read here. http://sound.westhost.com/power.htm

10-27-2008, 04:12 PM	#1
PhilipM3 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida, Tampa Posts: 460	Home stero vs car stereo power?? Hey guys. I have a Miller and Kreisel V-125 powered sub box for my home stereo. The sub it self is blown. I need to replace it. I was thinking of putting in a JL Audio W3v12-8 which is a car speaker as most of you probably know. As far as I know, its an 8ohm sub so it will play safe on my home stereo, right? Also, the W3 has a RMS of either 300 or 500 watts, in a car. Isn't is different for a home? The powered sub box I have is only 150 watts I believe. Is that going to be a problem? I heard 500 watts from a car is different then 500watts from a home because of AC/DC or something. Home power is more efficient I think. Anyone know anything about this? __________________ I drive an older car, so I can live in a nicer house. Sport Suspension Tuned for Drifting ♠ LSD ♠ K&N ♠ Custom Black Badges & Grill ♠ Eclipse/JL Audio ♠ 1 of 1,200 Made I don't have to remember my accomplishments to know that they exist. Last edited by PhilipM3; 10-27-2008 at 04:14 PM. Reason: error in title

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10-28-2008, 09:46 AM	#2
UK-C200 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London, GB Posts: 213	Usually has more to do with how the power is expressed. Entertaining read here. http://sound.westhost.com/power.htm