Need Help! What amp do I need for my speakers?

[MCM0726]

Thanks for all the info. I still don't know much about this speaker though. There isn't much information online. I found a site that has the ARP-112H-1 and lists it as having 140W RMS / 280W program. http://home.flash.net/~llbell/cgm.htm

Should I assume that the ARP-115H-1 allows for slightly higher numbers? The only thing is says on the speaker is 8 ohms / 250 watts. It doesn't say anything about RMS, program, or peak...

Thanks again for any help you can give. You guys seem to be very knowledgeable on this subject matter.

[MCM0726]

Again, the previous amp I used put out 250W per channel at 4 ohms. Occasionally, I would have the volume up loud enough to where it would start to clip (I guess that's what you call it). The meter would slightly hit the red, but only when I had it really loud.

So, I'm assuming that the mixer wasn't giving the speakers enough power. Which means, I should look for one that puts out 300W or possibly 600W per channel at 4 ohms.

Am I correct in this assumption?

[Lonman]

Originally Posted by MCM0726

Again, the previous amp I used put out 250W per channel at 4 ohms. Occasionally, I would have the volume up loud enough to where it would start to clip (I guess that's what you call it). The meter would slightly hit the red, but only when I had it really loud.

So, I'm assuming that the mixer wasn't giving the speakers enough power. Which means, I should look for one that puts out 300W or possibly 600W per channel at 4 ohms.

Am I correct in this assumption?

Look at the "8 ohm" ratings on the amp. Your speakers are 8 ohms. I would try to find an amp that puts out about 250-280 watts per channel for those speakers. Seeing that the 12" model is right around the same area. The 250 watts is most likely where you will want to be.
Yes when the little red light starts blinking this is the indicator for clipping - and most likely it was probably on the bass drum hits.