2ohm dvc or 4ohmdvc?
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Topic: 2ohm dvc or 4ohmdvc?
Posted By: jjclark15
Subject: 2ohm dvc or 4ohmdvc?
Date Posted: January 17, 2005 at 12:04 AM
I have 2 Alpine Type R 12 and I was planning on the 4ohm DVC bridged to make a 4ohm mono load to my amp(Soundstream Rubi 1002 1000x1@2ohm , 1000x1@4ohm), because I bridged my 2ohm dvc today to see what those woofers could do and I noticed my lights were dimming way too much (but those woofers were slamming at only about 3/4 gain). So my question is will a 4ohm load eliminate that and give me the same performance? Any advice would be greatly appreceiated
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JJ
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Posted By: jjclark15
Date Posted: January 17, 2005 at 12:07 AM
Sorry guys a friend told me that would help, but try to sell the amp and buy a mono amp since mine is a 2ch and I would get better response at any load(preferably a JL 1000/1 should I do that or am I fine with what I got
Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: January 17, 2005 at 2:29 AM
Ouch. Well, since you seem like the type of guy that just hammers relentlessly at the volume knob, then no, you're probably not fine with what you have.
Also, learn how to set your gain correctly. It is not a volume knob. "3/4 gain" tells me you probably really don't understand what gain does or how to set it correctly.
A class D amp (more efficient - easier on your electrical system) might help some. However, you might be better off buying a high output alternator for your car. Don't buy a cap.
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New Project: 2003 Pathfinder
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: January 17, 2005 at 7:32 AM
"at only 3/4 gain" ?? I'm picturing a 4 volt input and the amp gain set at about a 1 volt sensitivity..........can you say CLIPPING?
Posted By: jjclark15
Date Posted: January 17, 2005 at 10:15 AM
What is a properly set gain? When I did turn the gain down the output level was a little too low for my liking(not all the way down but almost)What adjustments should I make and how will they benefit? thnx guys(I am still a newbie)
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: January 17, 2005 at 10:35 AM
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