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Citation 7.1 CUTS out, do I need More Power?

I have a 7.1 which I am using in a bridged mode,
450 x 2 @8ohms and at a very loud, close to clipping probably, the amp will cut off, then back in, then off, then back in, and so on. When I turn the volume down,
it is fine. Is this some type of internal circuit to prevent damage to the amp/speaker?

Anyone?

Also, does this mean I will need more power for the volumes I am listening at?

Thanks,
Dan
porschecab

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twl
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I don't know for sure, but it certainly sounds like the protection circuit(if it has one). You must really be lifting the roof!
twl
3,251 posts
 
Still, don't know for sure, because I haven't had any of the gear you mentioned, but some speakers have a cut out type of protection device in them, too. However, the ones that I've seen need to be manually reset once they've tripped. Check the owner's manual. I also think it is odd that you get similar volume levels from 30w amp as with a 450w amp! However, some speaker protection circuits operate based on a certain level of distortion they detect in the input. This may have something to do with it.You need to talk to Stehno, he has 10T's with a McCormack. He is knowledgeable and should be able to help you out.
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