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different amps are optimised for different impedances ...........so you pick an amp that is optimised to run at the impedance your subs are
4 ohm or 1 ohm doesn't matter as long as the amp is made for it
just never run your amp below its rated impedance or it will burn up
4 ohm or 1 ohm doesn't matter as long as the amp is made for it
just never run your amp below its rated impedance or it will burn up
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Dukk, does ohmslaw differ from coleslaw by any chance?
so does that mean that if i have a 4ohm amp, i can run 4,5,6,7,8,9ohm etc. (if it goes that high anyway)subs and the amp will be fine? that means anytime i go below the amps 4ohm handling is when bad stuff happens?
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Yes, a amp which is stable to 4 OHMs can handle any numeric configuration higher than 4 OHMs (4,5,6,7,8,9).
Most amps (except JL audio and a couple others) produce more power to the sub at lower OHMs or impedances. That's why they put different ratings for amps at different impedances:
Ex.
100 watts @ 4ohms
200 watts @ 2ohms
400 watts @ 1ohm
Usually as impedance or 'ohm-age' is lowered numerically, the amp's power is generated exponentially. At least this is what I think, not to discredit myself but I've only been in this scene for a year or two.
Just remember that if you plan on running your amp at 8 or 9 ohms, you're not going to get the amp's maximum potential to your sub(s).
Most amps (except JL audio and a couple others) produce more power to the sub at lower OHMs or impedances. That's why they put different ratings for amps at different impedances:
Ex.
100 watts @ 4ohms
200 watts @ 2ohms
400 watts @ 1ohm
Usually as impedance or 'ohm-age' is lowered numerically, the amp's power is generated exponentially. At least this is what I think, not to discredit myself but I've only been in this scene for a year or two.
Just remember that if you plan on running your amp at 8 or 9 ohms, you're not going to get the amp's maximum potential to your sub(s).
ok so now some more questions....say i run two 4ohm speaks in parallel (twisted +'s and twisted -'s) does the amp see a ohm load? also, if it was a 500watt RMS amp, because i ran in parallel does that mean i am getting 500 to each sub? could anyone explain that, and then explain the exact same thing for seris? what are the benefits of each? sorry for all the questions i just dont want to screw anything up
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see this page: Jl Audio Tutorial page
Go to the section labeled 'wiring your subs'. This should answer many of your questions.
Go to the section labeled 'wiring your subs'. This should answer many of your questions.
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