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Jan 4, 2008 | 11:27 PM

dbleon

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Quick amp questions...

Quick questions:

1. When running a monoblock to two (2) subs wired in parrallel, do the subs each get the full power of the amp, or is it split between the two?
2. Does running a 1 ohm resitance lower the sound quality, and/or reduce the life of the subs and amp?

Thanks all!

Daniel

Jan 4, 2008 | 11:32 PM

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Quick questions:

1. When running a monoblock to two (2) subs wired in parrallel, do the subs each get the full power of the amp, or is it split between the two?
2. Does running a 1 ohm resitance lower the sound quality, and/or reduce the life of the subs and amp?

Thanks all!

Daniel

answers to questions:
1. the power is split between the 2 subs

2. running at 1 ohm does not lower the sound quality. Just provides more power from the amp. No it will not reduce the life of the sub or the amp as long the amp is 1ohm stable

Jan 4, 2008 | 11:33 PM

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if the amp is rated at 1 ohm stable it should not hurt the amp

Jan 4, 2008 | 11:54 PM

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So If Im running 2 subs w/ arecommended 400w rms each, I need an amp that will do 800w rms minimum? Is more better? Thanks guys!

Daniel

Jan 5, 2008 | 12:01 AM

jagblazer01

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you would probably wanna run between 750 and 800 to them just to be safe

Jan 5, 2008 | 12:21 AM

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you would probably wanna run between 750 and 800 to them just to be safe

750-800 rms each??? Or a 750-800 rms amp?

Jan 5, 2008 | 12:22 AM

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750w -800 rms amp would equal 400 to each sub.... which subs are they?

Jan 5, 2008 | 12:23 AM

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2. Does running a 1 ohm resitance lower the sound quality, and/or reduce the life of the subs and amp?

Thanks all!

Daniel

2. running at 1 ohm does not lower the sound quality. Just provides more power from the amp. No it will not reduce the life of the sub or the amp as long the amp is 1ohm stable

Untrue Jimmy. Lower ohm load means more distortion. Which is why manufacturers give you the THD at a 4 ohm load and not the 1 ohm load.

Jan 5, 2008 | 12:48 AM

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Untrue Jimmy. Lower ohm load means more distortion. Which is why manufacturers give you the THD at a 4 ohm load and not the 1 ohm load.

Beat me to it....