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<blockquote data-quote="JimGore" data-source="post: 57870" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>Because the amps are not class A, they will only draw as much current as is needed to drive your subs at the level you are listening to. I would guess they won't draw more than about 10% of the rated power consumption under normal listening conditions. The louder you push them, the more power they will draw. </p><p></p><p>Even at full consumption, using the formula Watts = Volts x Amps, and assuming 220V in your house, 1600W will be drawing about 7.3 Amps. Not much if you check your circuit breakers - they should be about 20 or 30 amps each.</p><p></p><p>If you are not planning on using 1000W RMS continuous, then don't worry - they will probably draw an amp or two.</p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p>Ian.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JimGore, post: 57870, member: 3"] Hi, Because the amps are not class A, they will only draw as much current as is needed to drive your subs at the level you are listening to. I would guess they won't draw more than about 10% of the rated power consumption under normal listening conditions. The louder you push them, the more power they will draw. Even at full consumption, using the formula Watts = Volts x Amps, and assuming 220V in your house, 1600W will be drawing about 7.3 Amps. Not much if you check your circuit breakers - they should be about 20 or 30 amps each. If you are not planning on using 1000W RMS continuous, then don't worry - they will probably draw an amp or two. Regards, Ian. [/QUOTE]
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