1ohm load

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Topic: 1ohm load

Posted By: tnelsonx2x
Subject: 1ohm load
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 3:59 AM

Hi guys..anyone know how I can run a wire a 1 ohm load with 3 subs (mtx 8000 12s) I'm thinking of getting the mtx T812X3D tri box and using the mtx 1501d.

Subs: https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7928547756&category=38647

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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 6:12 AM

Thunder8000 Subwoofer Specifications
Model Description Imped. Frequency Response Power Handling (RMS/Total)
Sensitivity Voice Coil Magnet Weight Mounting Depth

T8104 10" Subwoofer 4 Ohm 24Hz-200Hz 400/1000 83.4dB 2 1/2" 102oz. 5"
T8108 10" Subwoofer 8 Ohm 28Hz-200Hz 400/1000 83.6dB 2 1/2" 102oz. 5"
T8124 12" Subwoofer 4 Ohm 23Hz-150Hz 400/1000 85.8dB 2 1/2" 102oz. 5 9/16"
T8128 12" Subwoofer 8 Ohm 24Hz-150Hz 400/1000 85.8dB 2 1/2" 102oz. 5 9/16"
T8154 15" Subwoofer 4 Ohm 24Hz-150Hz 500/1500 89.3dB 2 1/2" 102oz. 6 7/8"
T8158 15" Subwoofer 8 Ohm 25Hz-150Hz 500/1500 89.7dB 2 1/2" 102oz. 6 7/8"
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Three of the 4 ohm model, T8124, will give you what you want. I don't know for sure, but that box on Ebay might not be a MTX box...I looked at their site and they don't show a tri-way enclosure. Of course, it doesn't have to be, but you need to know what model of woofers are loaded into it. Are they SVC 4 ohm or 8 ohm?

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Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 1:02 PM

most of the tri boxes included mtx 6000 subs, and it had a 4 ohm load at the terminal

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Posted By: tnelsonx2x
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 1:21 PM

Yah that's what I thought....I've never seen a mtx 8000 tri box before..so you think that's a hoax? nevermind..i'm STUPID the 1501d is 2 ohm stable not one...so omit my first question..

2 Ohm Load
1000 w x 1

4 Ohm Load
500 w x 1

So I should run 2 mtx 8000 svc 12s in paralell correct?

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Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 1:28 PM

you might want to look into the new mtx pruducts they are sick but if your looking used I know someone was selling some 8000's on a post in the for sale area he wanted a low price too

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2007 World Record
2006 USACI Finals 2nd Place

Posted By: tnelsonx2x
Date Posted: October 24, 2004 at 1:56 PM

Yah..i've seen the 8500 and 9500s...just I can get two 8000s and a box for the price of one 8500 or 9500s...who is the guy selling 8000s? i didn't see the ad? the only ad I saw for 8000s where 10s

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