Re: Car Amp Specs/Help

From: Russ Blahetka (rblahetka@mediaone.net)
Date: Thu Dec 02 1999 - 00:59:43 EST


there isn't one part of my system that runs at 4ohms in my truck...everything is
2 ohm or less...i run a phoenix gold amp so it can handle that abuse....if you
take your speaker wires from your amp and from one speaker on to the next
(parallel wiring) with 2 4 ohm speakers your amp will see a 2 ohm load....hence
your amp will make more power IF it is rated for handeling a 2 ohm load...alot
of amps don't and can literally burn up if not wired corectly....what amp are
you looking at?
Russ

Kyle Kozubal wrote:

> I am sure it is simple, but here goes anyways:
> Why are some car amps rated differently at 2/4 ohms? What is the difference
> in these ohm ratings? How would one change or setup for a 4ohm system
> compared to a 2 ohm system? Like this would be an example:
> 4 ch: (4 Ohm) 30Wx4
> 4 ch: (2 Ohm) 35Wx4
> My door speakers, Pioneer 6.5" 2ways, are rated for 2-35 watts with a peak
> handling power of 120 watts. My rears, Pioneer 5x7" 3ways, are rated for
> 2-40 watts with a peak handling power of 150 watts. What 4 channel amp
> wattage will be powerful enough to make a nice change in sound level/sound
> clarity but also NOT blow my speakers? I was leaning somewhere in the area
> of 50x4 max, just not sure. Thanks for any and all info; I can install
> anything, but just am not really a car audio nut, thanks again!!
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6; MSD 6-Offroad Ignition, MSD 8.5MM Super Conductors, Accel
> Super Coil, Borg Warner Select Brass Cap/Rotor, Autolite Copper Plugs(.050),
> Amsoil 2Stage Air Filter, Redline Watter Wetter, Cobra CB(8W), Firestik II
> Antenna with SS Quick Disconnect, Pioneer DEH45DH, Pioneer 6.5" 2way
> Speakers, Pioneer 5x7" 3way Speakers, Rhino Liner(double coated), Rancho
> RS5000's with Urethane Bushings, Grill Brush Guard, Hella 500 6" Round
> Driving Lights, Hella XL Low Beams, Tinted Windows All Around, Vent-Visors,
> Overhead Console, Tool Box(Full Of Recovery Gear/Tools), Hidden Hitch Class
> III, Amsoil in Front/Rear Diffs and in the NP321 Transfer Case

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