Quote Originally Posted by I800C0LLECT View Post

Let's put it another way too...if watts = heat and a coil is rated to handle 2384028 watts; then why would 50 watts overheat the coil and cause it to melt or deform?

Typically, people who "think" their sub is underpowered will push their gain far beyond the signal amplitude and cause clipping as well add lots of distortion. Everybody knows that distortion and clipping kills...what caused it?...gain knob stupidity.

You answered your own question. Also, which would give me better sound: A 600w sub on a 250w amp, or a 250w sub on a 250w amp? (all brands and impedance equal)