what amp is better to push a 4 ohm load
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Topic: what amp is better to push a 4 ohm load
Posted By: anoble1
Subject: what amp is better to push a 4 ohm load
Date Posted: December 29, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Hi, I have 3 MTX 7000 12 ohm SVC subwoofers. Was wondering what amp will have the most power to push 3 of these below?
I have a USA-2000
Power Per Channel:
4 Ohms: 250 Watts
2 Ohms 500 Watts
1 Ohms 1000 Watts
Bridged Mode:
4 Ohms: 1000W
2 Ohms: 2000W
OR my other amp.
JBL BP1200.1 (Mono amp)
4 Ohms: 600W
2 Ohms: 1200W
Replies:
Posted By: jmelton86
Date Posted: December 29, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Is the "USA-2000" made by US Amps?
If so, that's what I would use. Wire the subs all in parallel and wire them to the bridged output terminals on the amp.
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Posted By: anoble1
Date Posted: December 29, 2011 at 8:56 AM
It is.
I assume it will put more watts out then my JBL on a 4 ohm load?
Thanks,
Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: December 29, 2011 at 9:12 AM
You provided us the specs...:
3 woofers @ 12-ohms, parallel = 4ohm load total.
JBL - 600W @ 4 ohms. Mono amp. No bridging.
USA - 1000W @ 4 ohms bridged mono.
It was suggested you bridge the amp. I'll let you figure it out from here.
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