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Old 06-03-2003, 12:48 PM
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I have a single 12' dual 6-ohm sub (500watts rms, probably overrated) and an amp that puts out
75 watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms
105 watts RMS x 4 at 2 ohms
210 watts RMS x 2 bridged output .
Assuming the amp is not 3 ohm stable when bridged, any ideas on what would be the best way to wire it up on only 2 channels? I'd like to use the other 2 channels for my front speaker and 2 channels for the sub. I just want good bass in my car (its a 99 civic hatchback) and not spend any more money. Any suggestions would help....thanks in advance
Old 06-04-2003, 01:57 AM
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damn, that really suxs.. the way i think of it:

1.) bridging two channels will make the amp read 3ohm = NONO

2.) bridging both voice coils and running single channel reads 3ohms = nono

3.) bridging that on the amp = 1.5ohms = double nono!!!

4.) run in stereo = works but not using your equpiment to its potential..

WOW, this is tough.. sorrie mang!!!
Old 06-04-2003, 06:01 AM
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Yep, unless your amp is stable at 3 ohm mono when bridged (which it isn't), you're gonna have to run 2 channels directly to each of the voice coils.




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