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mustangadam

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I have a general question about 5 channel amps. Let's say a 5 channel amp has the following power specs:

50W x 4 + 150W x 1 @ 4 ohms

75W x 4 + 250W x 1 @ 2 ohms

Does this generally mean I can run 50W to each of my 4 ohm speakers, then wire my subs to create a 2 ohm load and push them at 250W? Can I do that; can I split-up the ratings the amp has based on how I want to use each of the channels? I know not all amps are the same, and some older models had a switch for 4 ohm and 2 ohm mode. No amp specs I have seen give 4 channels at 4 ohms, and then the sub- channel at 2 ohm. Please advise...

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C'mon guys, this one needs an answer. Help us out. 5 channel amps -- posted image.

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Posted: December 01, 2002 at 10:06 PM / IP Logged

Yes, this means that you can run the 4 channels at 50 watts per channel and then bridge the single sub channel down to 2 ohms to achieve 250 watts of output.

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mustangadam

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Posted: December 01, 2002 at 11:54 PM / IP Logged

thanks jeff

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Posted: December 02, 2002 at 8:59 AM / IP Logged

No problemo

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