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Can Zapco survive at 3ohms?

Old Aug 11, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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I have a Zapco Ref750 that may end up powering an eventual woofer.

I was thinking of a 12W7, but can it survive the 3ohm load?

Birthsheet claims 1000WRMS@4ohms. Would 3 ohms be to little resistance?

Would I have to get a 13.5 since it is already at 1000WRMS@4ohm?

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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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No - perfectly fine - we've talked with Zapco directly and your set up will be great. Lots of power - no issues.
Old Aug 11, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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In the past I have run there 350's at 2 ohms mono for long periods of time with no issues even though it was not recommended, I would think your in good hands with 3ohms.
Old Aug 11, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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oh really? Great!

Then I just might get myself an other 750 and a W7.

I was thinking of a ref500 for the new Brahma markIII but it seems that they will never be available...
Old Sep 2, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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as long as the amp runs cool [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ September 02, 2005, 11:30 PM: Message edited by: Rob ]
Old Sep 5, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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I ran my 350 at 2.5 ohms with no issues for a while.

3 should be fine [img]smile.gif[/img]

Enjoy, those amps are sweet !

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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 07:39 AM
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Originally posted by Rob:
as long as the amp runs cool [img]smile.gif[/img]
Come on you have an AG they run real cool with those big heatsinks!
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