Amplifier question
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Amplifier question
OK I have got a 2 channel 800watt max Kenwood 7201 amplifier. The specs are as follows.
Bridged RMS 460 watts x 1channel @ 4ohms
230 watts x 2channels @ 2ohms
150 watts x 2channels @ 4ohms
here are a few questions that I have about this they are as follows.
1- If connecting 2 svc speakers in the bridged format would the wattage be split between the 2. As far as I know yes just correct me If I am wrong.
2- Taking the same 2 svc speakers and wiring them into a 2 ohm load how would I wire them to the amps channels to make the amp give the 230 watts @ 2 ohms.
The only solution I have came up with for question #2 is this.
Wire both positve terminals together do the same with the negatives. You now have a 2 ohm load for the speakers. If this was a monoblock that would not be a problem but since the amp has 2 channels the 2 speakers would only be getting 230 watts. Now add to one of the positive terminals 2 wires one to each of the positives on the amp do that same with the negatives. Would this not still be a 2 ohm load with both speakers drawing current from both channels at 2 ohms at 230 watts a channel?
Bridged RMS 460 watts x 1channel @ 4ohms
230 watts x 2channels @ 2ohms
150 watts x 2channels @ 4ohms
here are a few questions that I have about this they are as follows.
1- If connecting 2 svc speakers in the bridged format would the wattage be split between the 2. As far as I know yes just correct me If I am wrong.
2- Taking the same 2 svc speakers and wiring them into a 2 ohm load how would I wire them to the amps channels to make the amp give the 230 watts @ 2 ohms.
The only solution I have came up with for question #2 is this.
Wire both positve terminals together do the same with the negatives. You now have a 2 ohm load for the speakers. If this was a monoblock that would not be a problem but since the amp has 2 channels the 2 speakers would only be getting 230 watts. Now add to one of the positive terminals 2 wires one to each of the positives on the amp do that same with the negatives. Would this not still be a 2 ohm load with both speakers drawing current from both channels at 2 ohms at 230 watts a channel?
#2
question 1 - yes, that is basically what happens
question 2 - you cant. that is 230 for each channel. your best bet would be to wire the two together at 2 ohm and bridge it. it says not to do that but it should be fine. if the amp starts cutting out during play then you will have to wire them each to there own channel at 4 ohm and only get the 150 each. but the bridge should give them about 230 each.
question 2 - you cant. that is 230 for each channel. your best bet would be to wire the two together at 2 ohm and bridge it. it says not to do that but it should be fine. if the amp starts cutting out during play then you will have to wire them each to there own channel at 4 ohm and only get the 150 each. but the bridge should give them about 230 each.
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