Dual 4 ohm subwoofer, what amp?

 

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Username: Jprosser1

Sioux City, Iowa United States

Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-10
I have a single 12" Audiobahn 1251T Dual 4 ohm voice coil which I want to wire in parallel for a 2 ohm load. What I am wondering is what amp should i use to power this? and the power ratings.
Should I use a monoblock amp that runs around 400rms at 2 ohms? or something cheaper like this amp: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NAXA+-+500W+Class+AB+Bridgeable+2-Channel+Amplifier+ with+Variable+Crossovers/9768431.p?id=1218170029445&skuId=9768431


also is it possible to bridge a 2 channel amp at 2 ohms mono? I am on a tight budget right now and just want to know what would be best for the money, I am open for any other suggestions that you may have also..thank you in advanced.
 

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Username: Skdooley

Roanoke, VA Usa

Post Number: 473
Registered: Oct-09
If you're on a budget shop online, not at main stream stores. Google whichever amp you're interested in. Also a 2 channel amp when bridged to one channel can not run below a 4 ohm load, period. Your best bet is to find a mono block amp that will push the rms you need at 2 ohm.
 

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Username: Somedonniedude

Illinois Braaap MX

Post Number: 2996
Registered: May-07
actually there are 2 channel amps that are stable below 4 ohm. a lot of orions older hcca amps were stable down to 1 ohm bridged, 0.5 ohm per channel.
 

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Username: Jprosser1

Sioux City, Iowa United States

Post Number: 2
Registered: Apr-10
Do you think that this would be ok, or would it be over powering the sub too much? It says it will run at 500rms @ 2 ohms heres a link:
http://www.cardiscountstereos.com/catalog%20page.asp?Product+%23=PLA1800

Pyle Car Audio PLA1800 "Power Series" Mono Block Car Amplifier 2400 Watts Max

Details:
***RMS Power @ 4 Ohms: 1 x 300W ***RMS Power @ 2 Ohms: 1 x 500W ***RMS Power @ 1.3 Ohms: 1 x 700W ***Maximum Power Output 2400W Mono.

I have not looked into this site yet about purchasing, do you guys know any good trust worthy sites that have discounted car audio?
thanks again for your help
 

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Username: Jprosser1

Sioux City, Iowa United States

Post Number: 3
Registered: Apr-10
nvm, found what i need
 

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Username: Somedonniedude

Illinois Braaap MX

Post Number: 2997
Registered: May-07
Pyle amps are garbage. if you need 400w @ 2 ohm look into a kicker zx400.1, i believe they are 2 ohm stable.
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