2ohm load or 4 ohm load...pros and cons??

[Skyline350GT 10+ year member]

can someone give a rundown on the pros and cons of a 2ohm load and a 4 ohm load?

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[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

4 ohm load will usually allow the amp to run cooler, draw less current and in theory have lower distortion and higher dampening factor (although doubtful either is audible.)

 

[Skyline350GT 10+ year member]

any other opinions?

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

Nothing really, just the flexibility of wiring ur subs. Most will say 4ohm will run cooler and it may. All depends on amp though...

 

[Side Show 10+ year member]

mokedaddy got it in one

 

[Electrodynamic 10+ year member]

4 ohm load will usually allow the amp to run cooler, draw less current and in theory have lower distortion and higher dampening factor (although doubtful either is audible.)

Theoretically, yes. In the real-world, he probably won't be able to tell a difference if power is the same.

 

[Ed Lester 10+ year member]

depends on the amp.