8 ohm to 4 ohm amp
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Topic: 8 ohm to 4 ohm amp
Posted By: matheson993
Subject: 8 ohm to 4 ohm amp
Date Posted: May 18, 2006 at 11:23 PM
hey i've got 2 300wrms subs (4 ohm single coil) and a 360wrms amp (4 ohm bridged) i was just wondering if the it would do damage to the amp if i wired the speakers as 8 ohms and ran them off the amp, i know that it wouldn't be as powerful but that doesn't matter as much, as it is mostly for aesthetics. thanks.
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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 18, 2006 at 11:35 PM
No damage at all. It's the lowest loads (think anything below 4 ohms) that push a 2-channel amp past its limits. The benefits you will get from doing this include: better sound, lower heat, less chance of a breakdown. Look at the amp ratings at 2 channels @ 4 ohms. That's what you will be powering these subs with.
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Posted By: scottr8
Date Posted: May 18, 2006 at 11:49 PM
the damping factor is very high with a 8 ohm load so the sound quality of your bass will be high. should be great in a hatch back etc
cheers scott
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