Double Bridging?

Home / the12volt's Install Bay / Car Audio / Double Bridging? (

Topic Closed)

Welcome Guest :)

Members

Search

Register

Login

< Prev Topic Next Topic >

dant98

Member - Posts: 24

Joined: February 25, 2003

Location: United States

Posted: March 10, 2003 at 11:02 AM / IP Logged

Hey.. Question for the Audio System Gods here...

If I have a four channel amp with built in bridging to two channels, is there a way I can then bridge the two channels to one channel without causing impedance problems? I went from a two sub configuration to a one sub, and I'd like to get a bit more life out of my amp before I have to replace it. Right now I have the sub only running on one bridge channel and would like to use both, as fas as I know, I can't bridge it again without causing impediance problems.

-Dan

Back to Top

thepencil

Gold - Posts: 1,526

Joined: December 16, 2002

Location: Canada

Posted: March 10, 2003 at 1:04 PM / IP Logged

Dan,

I wouldn’t advice bridging the two channels into one. Keep in mind that most amplifiers need to see a 4-ohm load when bridged to mono operation. To be sure, check your manual. Most amps that I know has only a 2-, 3-, or 4-channel output and 4-ohm stable in bridged mode. What kind of amps do you have? We can probably help you a bit more if you can tell us what kind of amplifier you are working with.

Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it. Double Bridging? -- posted image.

Back to Top

dant98

Member - Posts: 24

Joined: February 25, 2003

Location: United States

Posted: March 10, 2003 at 5:04 PM / IP Logged

It's an El-cheapo Pyramid 440 something. like 1000WATT total peak output. Four channels with a built in bridge to two channels. I know I'l eventually get a better amp, but I don't have the $$$ at the moment and am looking for a cheap way out.

Thanks,

-Dan

thepencil wrote:

Dan,

I wouldn’t advice bridging the two channels into one. Keep in mind that most amplifiers need to see a 4-ohm load when bridged to mono operation. To be sure, check your manual. Most amps that I know has only a 2-, 3-, or 4-channel output and 4-ohm stable in bridged mode. What kind of amps do you have? We can probably help you a bit more if you can tell us what kind of amplifier you are working with.

Back to Top

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.

Printable version

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Search the12volt.com

Follow the12volt.com

Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

Double Bridging?

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.This topic is closed.

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.