This is a theoretical question but I was thinking about this the other day...
The new PDX 1000 amp from Alpine can produce 1000W at either 2 ohms or 4 ohms. If the output is constant at different impedences, should someone buy a single 1000W sub for a 2 ohm load or a 4 ohm load?
4 ohm load would be ideal. Will run cooler, and sound better. (Sound better is in theory...most people cannot tell the tiny bit of difference in SQ when it comes to the difference impedance plays)
That is only the case if the amp actually saw the 4 ohm load, it won't. It is like the PG Xenon 1200.1, same power into 1-4 ohm, it is called Xe Load, the amp sees the lowest load of 1ohm all the time. Polo..
I just wanted to throw my two cents in also...Polo is right by the way......Now back to the question I think buying the two ohm subwoofer would benefit more over the 4 ohm configuration because of box rise being at 2 ohms to start would give you a 2 ohm advantage against box rise at any given frequency and this means more power delivered to your subwoofer hence greater spl potential
I'd go with the 4 ohm load because the internal resistance will be better for the amp, and if you add another sub later you can still stay within the spec range of operation for the amp.
Glasswolf...I'd go with the 4 ohm load because the internal resistance will be better for the amp, and if you add another sub later you can still stay within the spec range of operation for the amp.
Me....I just wanted to throw my two cents in also...Polo is right by the way......Now back to the question I think buying the two ohm subwoofer would benefit more over the 4 ohm configuration because of box rise being at 2 ohms to start would give you a 2 ohm advantage against box rise at any given frequency and this means more power delivered to your subwoofer hence greater spl potential
A) Both are good concepts just depends on what you feel is the greater benefit...I tend to lean more on the amplifier being reliable and able to stand up to any demands between 1 to 4 ohms....a second 2 ohm subwoofer could still be wired to a 1 ohm load if they were a pair ....again giving you even more room for box rise at any given frequency
AGAIN in this instance, it doesn't matter! Maybe with another amp but because he asking about this particular amp, not going to make any difference... Polo.
