Amp impedance

 

Silver Member
Username: Dozyproductions

San Diego, California United States

Post Number: 109
Registered: Jun-05
Just a small question. I see the ratings of amps at 1,2 and 4 ohms. But if neccessary can most or all amps run at 8 ohms stable? just wondering because running one dvc 4 ohm sub.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Winn

Santa Ana, California US

Post Number: 84
Registered: Jun-05
yes it can run at 8ohm.
with one DVC 4ohm. either we can wire it at 2ohm (parallel) or 8ohm (serie)
 

Silver Member
Username: Scubasteve

Annapolis, MD

Post Number: 216
Registered: May-05
Any amplifier on the market can drive an 8 ohm load. Amplfiers only run into trouble driving low resistance loads. At 8 ohms, you'll only have about half the power of the amps 4 ohm rating, but your amp will thank you. It will run nice and cool.
 

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Username: Glasswolf

Wisteria, Lane USA

Post Number: 8328
Registered: Dec-03
cool, but not at peak efficiency. most car amps that are class AB are designed to be at peak efficiency at 4 ohm loads.
Some amps are only rated stable from 1.5 to 4 ohms in fact, so look at the particular amp to see it's spec'ed range of operation.
 

Silver Member
Username: Dozyproductions

San Diego, California United States

Post Number: 110
Registered: Jun-05
thank you guys

dozy productions
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