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<blockquote data-quote="Evan Kirkendall" data-source="post: 42314" data-attributes="member: 5">Re: QSC GX3 - Is it enough for my horns?GX3 is going to put out around 150w @ 16ohms. That JBL driver is a pretty beefy 2&quot; if I recall correctly. It should theoretically take around 600 watts peak, which is a lot more then your GX3 can put out @ 16ohms! I&#039;m personally a big fan of putting the most power possible into HF drivers. I want those HF transients to come through cleanly, without clipping the amp. You&#039;re actually risking more damage to drivers with a smaller amp that runs out of gas, than a bigger amp that can deliver the peaks. Sending those square waves is going to burn coils and do the damage. Those loud peaks last only a few milliseconds, but will make a huge difference in overall clarity, without hurting the drivers. As long as you have a DSP that can offer some form of RMS limiting, you&#039;ll be fine with a larger amp.Of course, the GX3 could very well be enough for you. Depends how much volume you really want...Evan</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Evan Kirkendall, post: 42314, member: 5"] Re: QSC GX3 - Is it enough for my horns? GX3 is going to put out around 150w @ 16ohms. That JBL driver is a pretty beefy 2" if I recall correctly. It should theoretically take around 600 watts peak, which is a lot more then your GX3 can put out @ 16ohms! I'm personally a big fan of putting the most power possible into HF drivers. I want those HF transients to come through cleanly, without clipping the amp. You're actually risking more damage to drivers with a smaller amp that runs out of gas, than a bigger amp that can deliver the peaks. Sending those square waves is going to burn coils and do the damage. Those loud peaks last only a few milliseconds, but will make a huge difference in overall clarity, without hurting the drivers. As long as you have a DSP that can offer some form of RMS limiting, you'll be fine with a larger amp. Of course, the GX3 could very well be enough for you. Depends how much volume you really want... Evan [/QUOTE]

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