C300.2 - bridged power clarification

Topper
Topper Posts: 403
edited June 2007 in Car Audio & Electronics
Sorry if this has been posted but couldn't find it on search so anyways...

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Polk's website indicates that when bridged, the C300.2 gives out 450w but the PDF manual of the amp indicates 550w. Which is correct?
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited June 2007
    450.
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited June 2007
    or whatever it says on the birth sheet (if it has a bridged spec, i don't remember... in any case, the actual power is often more than the spec... spec is 150x2, mine is 180x2)
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited June 2007
    MAC:

    drat! was hoping it'd be the 550 :)


    NEO:

    Yep i hear the birthsheet indicates around 180x2 but it doesnt indicate the power given out at 2-ohms or bridged as was considering this amp to power a sub.


    Anyone got a link to a professional review or something by any chance?
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited June 2007
    this quote is from the product page:

    “Well, this amp sounds great, and is almost indestructible, as befits a member of the Polk/MOMO family. Considering the quality of the sound, the fit/finish, and the reliability of the C300.2 I’d say this amp is a keeper.” - Car Audio & Electronics

    you could probably track down the issue if you wanted to, not sure if they keep online versions posted (i'd look in early 05 to begin with, expand from there... don't hold me to that date, though)
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited June 2007
    That was the April 2004 issue of CA&E. Thats the same one that has the badass Polk Civic in it.

    In that test, it made 507 watts at 14.4 volts.
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    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited June 2007
    Great! thanks guys :)
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