1-2 ohms vs. 4 ohms

[blue-accord 10+ year member]

Does running an amp, even though it might state that it's 1 or two ohm stable, make it run hot as opposed to running it at 4 ohms.

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[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

It will typically run warmer since it is dissipating more heat.

 

[blue-accord 10+ year member]

Warm Enough To Overheat And Shut Off For A While, *and *if So*, How /*can I Fix That?

 

[jujumantb 10+ year member]

Warm Enough To Overheat And Shut Off For A While, *and *if So*, How /*can I Fix That?

It could, yes. You can fix it by making it easier for the amp to get rid of the heat. Moving it to a more open area, putting fans on it... etc.

 

[blue-accord 10+ year member]

Okay, I Was Told By An "experienced" Installer That Heat Sink Would Work Better If I Installed The Amp, Let's Say Flush Mounted To The Top Of My Trunk, Therefore Getting Rid Of More Heat, Is That Not True?

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

Okay, I Was Told By An "experienced" Installer That Heat Sink Would Work Better If I Installed The Amp, Let's Say Flush Mounted To The Top Of My Trunk, Therefore Getting Rid Of More Heat, Is That Not True?

Not really sure what you mean by "flush mounted to the top of my trunk".

But, you want the amplifier installed in an area that does not heavily restrict airflow, such as very small confined areas would. If it is installed in a confined area, you could install fans to circulate the air and to push the warmed air out and cooler air in.

If your amplifier is shutting down due to the thermal protection kicking on, and the "experienced installer" is telling you that it's because the amplifier is not being cooled adequately, where do you presently have the amplifier installed at?