mono amp or 2 channel

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Topic: mono amp or 2 channel

Posted By: curt234
Subject: mono amp or 2 channel
Date Posted: March 10, 2004 at 11:31 AM

I was thinking about getting a bigger amp and go with a mono cause I only have 1 12" sub, but then I was thinking I might get a bigger sub so I might be better off getting a two channel incase I want to run two subs. Question is what sounds better mono or 2 channel and get u bridge the 2 channel to power one sub until maybe u decide to run 2 subs? Which one would u got for?

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Posted By: cheagreen
Date Posted: March 10, 2004 at 12:06 PM

A monoblock amp doesn't sound "better" than any other amp. It just was designed to power one sub. But with wiring flexibility, we can wire 2 subs on a monoblock amp. How many ohms is your sub, and the one your planning to get? If you can, get matching subs. Go with a mono amp.

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Head Unit:Pioneer-Deh-1600
Fronts:Kicker 6x8 S57's
Front Amp:Coustic PowerLogic Amp460
Rear Fill:Stock 6x8's
Subs: 2 10" JL Audio W3's
Sub Amp: JBL bp600.1
Wiring: KnuKonceptz

Posted By: curt234
Date Posted: March 10, 2004 at 12:25 PM

I have a pioneer 12" Since I looking for a truck I not going to buy anything cause the big box I got know won't fit so I guess I wait till I figure out what I am going to get.

Mono for subs is the way to go hey cool. How would u wire it with two subs?

Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: March 10, 2004 at 2:21 PM

You must determine the subs first, then armed with these subs it can and will determine the wiring configuration to the proper mono amplifier.

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