Dumb question about configuration for a DVC sub

[smokinkane 0]

I have an amp with the following specs:

2 x 75 Watts RMS at 4 Ohms

2 x 150 Watts Max at 4 Ohms

1 x 300 Watts Max at 4 Ohms Bridged

2 x 125 Watts at 2 Ohms

Electronic Crossover Network

Bass Boost Circuit

2 Ohm Stereo Stable

Tri-Mode Capable

Gold RCA Inputs

Power & Protection LED Indicators

Advanced Protection Circuitry

Soft Turn On/Off

VU Meter

Thermometer

Frequency Response: 15 Hz-35 kHz

S/N Ratio: 90 dB

I know its not the best of specs in the world, but it is all I have right now so I want to make this work. I got a TC-1000 12" DVC 4ohm, so if I bridge the amp that is a 2ohm load on the amp. My amp says its only 2ohm Stereo stable, so I was thinking and here is where I'm probably overthinking it, that maybe I could just send one channel of the amp to one coil and the other channel of the amp to the other coil. Is there any reason that this will not work? There isn't any other way that I can think of to bridge my amp and end up with a 4ohm load in the end.

[///M5 2,833]

2x75 isn't going to do that sub much justice

[dopey 0]

Bridge the amp at 2ohm.

If the amp cant handle a 2ohm mono load...you need a new amp anyway.

[///M5 2,833]

According to the specs it can't do that...funny how he left out the model of the amp.

[Acidburn 10]

Bridge the amp at 2ohm.

If the amp cant handle a 2ohm mono load...you need a new amp anyway.

a very large portion of 2 channel amps can't handle a 2 ohm mono load...

[smokinkane 0]

The model of the amp is really not relevant, because the question has to do with the specs. I'm not a brand whore at all, the names of products mean nothing to me and if I like the way a product sounds I purchase it. Anyway, since the manufactorer didn't list the amp is being 2ohm mono stable I bet it wouldn't take it, I guess I could try it but I really don't want to cook the amp in the process. The other option is I do have PPI PC4400.2, if anybody has any experience using it in a 3channel setup, I would have my 4ohm comps on the front 2 channels, then bridge the final 2 channels. I don't know if this amp can do 4ohm on the front and 2ohm on the rear, or if it can do 2ohm mono at all, but if anybody has any insight let me know.

Edited April 22, 2007 by smokinkane

[dopey 0]

Bridge the amp at 2ohm.

If the amp cant handle a 2ohm mono load...you need a new amp anyway.

a very large portion of 2 channel amps can't handle a 2 ohm mono load...

And they shouldn't be used for powering a large power hungry sub.

[///M5 2,833]

The model of the amp is really not relevant, because the question has to do with the specs. I'm not a brand whore at all, the names of products mean nothing to me and if I like the way a product sounds I purchase it. Anyway, since the manufactorer didn't list the amp is being 2ohm mono stable I bet it wouldn't take it, I guess I could try it but I really don't want to cook the amp in the process. The other option is I do have PPI PC4400.2, if anybody has any experience using it in a 3channel setup, I would have my 4ohm comps on the front 2 channels, then bridge the final 2 channels. I don't know if this amp can do 4ohm on the front and 2ohm on the rear, or if it can do 2ohm mono at all, but if anybody has any insight let me know.

Your wrong. A lot of reputable amps can handle loads below rated specifications and IMO it is silly to buy amps based on how they sound.