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Posted: February 16, 2004 at 11:34 PM / IP Logged

What is the lowest ohmage that a dual voice coil, 4-ohm type, hold?? I have a pair of Kicker L7 12", and a Alpine V12 MRV-T757, in bridged mode it's output is a 2-ohm load. If I wire the subs in paralell, with that damage them, or series, or will it damamge the amp? Thanks

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Well you wire your subs according to your amp not vice versa.

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Posted: February 17, 2004 at 2:32 PM / IP Logged

You've either confused us or yourself. Your amp is 2 ohm stereo stable and only 4 ohm mono stable. If your subs are dual 4 ohm, your possible wiring configurations are as follows.

2 ohm stereo - OK for amp

8 ohm stereo - OK for amp but a loss of power

1 ohm mono - Bad idea for amp (very bad)

4 ohm mono - OK for amp, same as running in 2 ohm stereo

16 ohm mono - OK for amp but a massive waste of power

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Posted: February 17, 2004 at 4:58 PM / IP Logged

there are many ways to achive your 4 or 2 ohm load. i would recomend staying with a 4 ohm load if possible when ever i can, you will always get a cleaner signal but alpine is a very quality product so in your case a 2 ohm load should run clean with that amp

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