by Jonathan » Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:43 pm
The subwoofer market has changed so much in the last 10-15 years, the thirds rule may as well be out the window. Back when power was expensive, manufacturers focused on making subs that were very efficient. If we wanted loud, we ran the subs ported. There are very few examples of these kinds of subs anymore, most of your mid-level subs are relatively inefficient and need around 500W RMS to get going.
It's highly dependant upon your preferences as well. Most people prefer bass to be around 6-9dbs louder than the rest of the music. If you really wanted a flat response, your power to both components would nearly equal that of the sub(s), ex: 100x2 on components and ~200-250W on a sub.
The subwoofer market has changed so much in the last 10-15 years, the thirds rule may as well be out the window. Back when power was expensive, manufacturers focused on making subs that were very efficient. If we wanted loud, we ran the subs ported. There are very few examples of these kinds of subs anymore, most of your mid-level subs are relatively inefficient and need around 500W RMS to get going.
It's highly dependant upon your preferences as well. Most people prefer bass to be around 6-9dbs louder than the rest of the music. If you really wanted a flat response, your power to both components would nearly equal that of the sub(s), ex: 100x2 on components and ~200-250W on a sub.