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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 02:05 AM
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4 channel amp, bridged to 3.

I'm planning on running an Eclipse 3241 amp using the front two channels with 6.5 component speakers, and bridging the two rear channels to power a subwoofer.

Can I run a 2-ohm impedance sub with this setup stably, or should i stay with a 4-ohm?
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 02:30 AM
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i do not see why you can not run it that way (but i mite be off here )
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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400Watts RMS Bridged 4 ohms

Looks pretty clear to me, if its bridged it wants a 4 ohm load. In practice, that puts a 2 ohm load on each channel. If it said each channel could go to 1 ohm, then you could bridge to 2 ohm. But it doesn't say that.
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Let me get this straght does this mean if your amp is 4 ohm bridgable then each channel is 2 ohm stable?
my amps are 4 ohm bridgable so i am just wondering if each channel can go 2 ohm thanx sorry bout the side question
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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Yes, usually 2ohm stable stereo and 4ohm stable in bridge mode
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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go with a 4 ohm sub and have a reliable system, that will sound great. Running at 2 ohms bridged is a risk. It can cause your amp to overheat, cause damage, and go into protection when pushed (turn off and on at high volume levels).
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