1 ohm advice

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Topic: 1 ohm advice

Posted By: nightmare99305
Subject: 1 ohm advice
Date Posted: October 02, 2005 at 3:36 PM

I am intent on running an amp at 1 ohm. I have 2 alpine type R DVC 4ohm subs that i need to get the most power from. what are the major concerns of running at 1 ohm and how do I counter these concerns. i hear horror stories about 1 ohm systems even when they are designed to run that way. in other words if done right can 1 ohm be the way to go? and what to do to make sure its done right? thanx guys

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Nightmare

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Posted By: Blowntweeters
Date Posted: October 02, 2005 at 4:09 PM

make sure the amp you select can handle a 1 ohm load. your SQ will go out the window running an amp at 1 ohm. you are more likly to blow subs due to the fact that your T.H.D. level will be much high at 1 ohm. if you set on running a amp at 1 ohm and you want to push those 12" to there limits i would recommend a soundstream picassio PA 1500 D. i think for what you are trying to do i would make sence to get 2 15" type R's from www.ikesound.com

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1974 ford pinto 4 15" punch Z power punch bd 1001 pioneer DEH-6700

Posted By: redpeppers
Date Posted: October 02, 2005 at 10:14 PM

what type of amp is it?

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Where theres is a wire there's a way.

Posted By: speedwayaudio1
Date Posted: October 02, 2005 at 10:44 PM

If you are going to compete in spl I can see 1ohm, is that what your doing? If this is your daily driver you should get a bigger amp and run at 2 or 4 ohm. better sq, less heat.

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Big Dave