AA Havoc 18

[MasterG 0]

I am thinking about getting an AA Mayhem 15 or an AA Havoc 18. I am kinda leaning towards the Havoc but idk if my amp will be too powerful for it. Hifonics BRZ2400.1D 2400W at 1 ohm; 1700W at 2 ohms. Will either of these be too much power for the sub? If either of these numbers are good for the havoc for daily use, I think I will get the Havoc. But, if not, Mayhem it is.

[Ohjay 116]

How many identical topics are you going to start? They put an rms number on them for a reason.

[jcarter1885 995]

No need for two threads about the same topic. Its simple, the havoc has a 1250 rms rating and the Mayhem has a 2500 rms rating. The enclosure will determine what rms to throw at a driver, pick out what goals that you want since those subs are designed for different listeners. I mean c'mon man, if you have to ask then why would you want to throw 2400 watts at a havoc. If your even thinking that then the Havoc is not for you at all.

[MasterG 0]

trying to get some opinionS. thats what these forums are here for, right?

[MasterG 0]

No need for two threads about the same topic. Its simple, the havoc has a 1250 rms rating and the Mayhem has a 2500 rms rating. The enclosure will determine what rms to throw at a driver, pick out what goals that you want since those subs are designed for different listeners. I mean c'mon man, if you have to ask then why would you want to throw 2400 watts at a havoc. If your even thinking that then the Havoc is not for you at all.

Thats why I also asked about 1700W. I hear people throwing more watts than a subs power handling so I figured I would ask if the Havoc could take over its power rating daily.

[jcarter1885 995]

trying to get some opinionS. thats what these forums are here for, right?

Naw more so facts, opinions are subjective really and wont do everybody good. You ask a question with no information included and you state rms power like you dont understand that too much can damage a driver. So you were really looking for facts not opinions. Under certain hands, enclosures, conditions yes any sub can take more than rms but if its for daily then stick with around rms power and tweak the design for your application.

[trod2902 26]

No need for two threads about the same topic. Its simple, the havoc has a 1250 rms rating and the Mayhem has a 2500 rms rating. The enclosure will determine what rms to throw at a driver, pick out what goals that you want since those subs are designed for different listeners. I mean c'mon man, if you have to ask then why would you want to throw 2400 watts at a havoc. If your even thinking that then the Havoc is not for you at all.

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[MasterG 0]

Ok, thank you. That is exactly what I was looking for. Question answered.

[jcarter1885 995]

No need for two threads about the same topic. Its simple, the havoc has a 1250 rms rating and the Mayhem has a 2500 rms rating. The enclosure will determine what rms to throw at a driver, pick out what goals that you want since those subs are designed for different listeners. I mean c'mon man, if you have to ask then why would you want to throw 2400 watts at a havoc. If your even thinking that then the Havoc is not for you at all.

Thats why I also asked about 1700W. I hear people throwing more watts than a subs power handling so I figured I would ask if the Havoc could take over its power rating daily.

If a company rates their subs at 1250 rms why would you want to throw a 1700 rms amplifier on it, seriously ask yourself that. If its for daily and your not chasing numbers then why would you think 450 watts over rms would benefit you. I would rather have less rms on my sub and it last longer then buying recones for a daily application but thats just me.

I mean if all things are equal why would you ever want to overpower a subwoofer. Thats like a doctor telling you that you can overdose on 5 pills but you want to argue with him that you know someone that it took 10 pills for them to overdose. Why would you take those chances and do more than 5 pills? Just like everybody's body is different and will react different, the same goes for car audio. Everybody listens to their music different, shorter/longer time periods, different volume levels, among other things. Just cause someone listens to there Havoc with 2000 watts on it for 5 minute spurts does not mean you can throw 2000 watts on it for a daily scenario.

[Ohjay 116]

I can take 12 pills

[MasterG 0]

Since I am new at this, I am trying to expand my knowledge on what and what not to do. Tis why I asked.

[trod2902 26]

Get the mayhem, it will handle the power more effectively. Running the havoc on nearly double the rms daily is setting yourself up for disaster, especially since your new

[16K 159]

get the mayhem and run that hifonics amp at 2400wrms

i love my hifonics brz2400 amps