(2) JL M770 paired with Wetsounds SYN2 - Too much power?

[jamis0n]

I'm looking for a replacement amp for my pair of JL M770s

My friend has a used SYN2 from wetsounds that's rated at 200Wx2 @4Ohms, but the JL site recommends 175W RMS per speaker @4Ohms


Will this setup be safe? It feels almost perfect and I know there's always a little wiggle room + the amps EQ should be high quality enough to output clean sound without spikes that could damage the speakers, yea?

Thanks!

[MLA]

in-boat or tower, coaxial or component?

[jamis0n]

Coaxial tower speakers in a custom built enclosure.

[David Analog]

I'm looking for a replacement amp for my pair of JL M770s

My friend has a used SYN2 from wetsounds that's rated at 200Wx2 @4Ohms, but the JL site recommends 175W RMS per speaker @4Ohms


Will this setup be safe? It feels almost perfect and I know there's always a little wiggle room + the amps EQ should be high quality enough to output clean sound without spikes that could damage the speakers, yea?

Thanks!

You are fine with that combo with a few qualifiers....
If the 'T' version of the M770, the specific enclosure displacement and airtight integrity are critical. If a 'C' version of the M770, the enclosure should be larger but still needs to be airtight.
The crossover and gain must be right.
No amount of clipping will be acceptable.
On another note, if needed, that amplifier can comfortably drive two pair M770s.
No equalization.

[MLA]

Tuned right, not too much at all and the option to add a 2nd set later.

[jamis0n]

You are fine with that combo with a few qualifiers....
If the 'T' version of the M770, the specific enclosure displacement and airtight integrity are critical. If a 'C' version of the M770, the enclosure should be larger but still needs to be airtight.
The crossover and gain must be right.
No amount of clipping will be acceptable.
On another note, if needed, that amplifier can comfortably drive two pair M770s.
No equalization.

These are the "T" or "Tower" version. Per the JL audio product page:

"The M770-TCX coaxial is optimized to operate in a small sealed enclosure, such as a tower speaker system."

I assume then that a sealed enclosure roughly the size of the ones they have on their website is OK? With that description it doesnt sound like the exact volume is important.

[David Analog]

These are the "T" or "Tower" version. Per the JL audio product page:

"The M770-TCX coaxial is optimized to operate in a small sealed enclosure, such as a tower speaker system."

I assume then that a sealed enclosure roughly the size of the ones they have on their website is OK? With that description it doesnt sound like the exact volume is important.

Yes, it is very important but only within the context of a min/max range, and without detailed specs, you are left to guess a little as to what that range is. So I'll guess with you. When you look at the stock pods, whether by MC or JL, once the pod is loaded with the driver, the internal displacement is roughly cut in half. That's not much space at all, and you can go bigger. I would estimate that a net volume of air not exceeding something equal to a gallon would be the maximum. The most important issue is for the pod to be absolutely airtight.