two dual voice coil speakers to a mono amp?

Good post Padawan.

I could not help but notice that after you question was answered you asked again insisting that your speakers are 1 ohm capable.  Simply put, you cannot wire 2 dvc 2ohm speakers for a 1 ohm load.  That’s all.  You can get 2-ohm and .5 ohm.  If you do not understand why read the posts again, its all in there or this subject is over you head.  You can wire one of those speakers for a 1ohm load, but not two.

If you gave your amp model suggestions could be made as to hookup options that would optimize your output.  Good luck.

Most of that is correct...in a way.  You should first realize that a speaker just works with what is given to it.  It's the amplifier that has differing measures of quality dependant on the ohm load that the speaker(s) gives it.  Subwoofers have a variety of ohm values and 1,2 or 4 coils...but that means nothing as far as how the speaker is going to perform.  It just means that when you're putting a system together you have plenty to choose from to get to the final marriage of subs and amplifiers to suit your needs.  Some amps will handle a 2 ohm load with ease, some will not.  Some will even handle a 1 ohm load, while most will not. 

Nowadays, it is common to push an amplifier to its limits to wring out every bit of power it can muster...at the expense of sound quality.  While a lot of SPL systems thrive on this concept, the SQ systems do not.  With SQ, the amp should have a higher (4 ohm) load put on it to achieve the best quality.

A one-ohm load does not dampen more.  Damping is a measurement that quickly goes to hell at the lower ohm loads.  When you read ratings of an amplifier, they are normally given at "rated", which is at 4 ohms.  The damping factor rating shown is at 4 ohm impedance.

Heats up quicker...yes.  A lower ohm load on an amp causes it to produce more current, resulting in more heat.

More distorted...no, and yes.  Distortion can happen at any impedance, but if the system is set up carefully doesn't happen at all.  But there is also THD (total harmonic distortion), and that type of distortion does increase dramatically when the ohm load is lower.

Yes, 2 ohm is better than 1 for quality.  4 ohm is better than 2.  A thing to remember is that the high frequencies of music demonstrate the difference in quality, so they should always be played at 4 ohm (higher for audiophiles with really expensive gear...).  But sub frequencies are very forgiving.  Normally 2 ohm impedance on a decent amplifier will net good results.  And there are some amps who give a performance equal to 2 ohms at a 1 ohm load.  These "high current" amps are sought by those who want SPL, and they put a lot of money and effort in building their vehicles to take the punishment of that much wattage.

Next week:  Ohm's Law and the raging debate in Congress