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Subwoofers and Power Resistors

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=146853
Printed Date: May 09, 2025 at 11:03 AM


Topic: Subwoofers and Power Resistors

Posted By: olschool88
Subject: Subwoofers and Power Resistors
Date Posted: May 10, 2021 at 9:12 AM

Is there anyone out there who has ever tired to wire on a ceramic power resistor in parallel with a 8ohm sub in order to get the impedance they want. I bought two used JL subs and only wanna use one, but I don’t want a single 8ohm sub. Was thinking about trying to use a power resistor to try and achieve a lower resistance for the amp to see and retain the correct power. Thanks



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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: May 10, 2021 at 10:15 AM
The resistor will consume any extra power the amp produces. You will be in the same boat.



Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: May 20, 2021 at 9:56 AM
Check the hot topics forum, and no this is a dumb idea.

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