Is there a way to test how many ohms a speaker circuit has? Thanks
a multi meter.
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A multimeter will tell you the DCR (DC resistance) of a circuit but not the loudspeaker load impedance. Measuring actual impedance requires things like sweep generators... what is it you really need to know?
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Support the12volt.comI am upgrading the amp on my motorcycle (GoldWing) and it's 4 channel, bridgeable. A LA (Lightning Audio) tech told me I couldn't bridge it with the high level inputs (speaker outs) unless I had 4 inputs. The stereo is 2 channels with 4 speakers and until I find a way to tap into the preamp section to get a low level output, I have to run it with the speaker outputs. I wanted to measure the impedance of the 2 right and left channel speakers to see if I could parallel them to the 4 inputs of the amp so I could bridge it in order to get 200 WRMS per channel (4ohms) instead of 75 WRMS (4ohms). What do you think? Thanks, Joe
I think the tech was correct in that you need an input to both the left and right sides of a stereo amp in order to bridge it, but there is no reason why you can't use the two channels from your HU to drive that amp. You should be able to use the left speaker output from your HU to drive the speaker-level inputs for channels 1 and 3 and the right output to drive channels 2 and 4. But the safer way to do this is simply to use a line output converter and Y-cables to connect the RCA signals (left to 1 and 3, right to 2 and 4, for example.)
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Support the12volt.comI thought about that but figured the converter circuit in the amp would be much better quality than anything added on. What do you think? Thanks
Usually converter circuits in amps are crap and external LOCs are far better. :)
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Support the12volt.comThanks for all the info. Bought a P50 and I'm done.