4 ohms or 1 ohm

[BLD 25 10+ year member]

Can anyone tell me advantages or disadvantages of either one? I have a flatcone e12a that i want to have somewhere between 400 or up watts going to it, but i don't want to spend too much(less than $100).

Two options i can see are the profile cl800(clarus series 600X1 @4ohm), or the directed 750d (600x1 @1ohm). both are between 80 and 100 bucks. I have heard that both companies are good for what they advertise.

Any more options are welcome, just don't suggest a JL1000.1 or RE35.1 or mojo or anything rediculous like that. under $100.

thanks,

brian

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[Bring97 10+ year member]

out of those two go with the directed, its better than the profile. other than that the ohm load is really up to you for whats better, at a lower ohm load you hav eless resistance than at a higher ohm load. it depends on the amp as well because some will run better at 1 ohm than 4 or visa versa

 

[skadude016 5,000+ posts]

x2. go with the directed.

 

[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

That sub will take a ton of power. I have ~900 watts at 1 ohm on mine and it really moves for a 10".....something like 22mm x-max. Buy the amp that gives you the most power and has the best flexibility for your budget.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Good choice on the sub, BTW //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

When your budget allows, she likes to be tickled with 900-1000W //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[BLD 25 10+ year member]

Thanks, guys. I just bought it, and i am kinda taking a risk. It has one of the four pieces around the bracket that is broken, but the cone still moves apparently without scratching. The guy gave it to me, i just had to pay shipping. Nice guy. Anyway, i have heard some people fixing it with epoxy, so i might give it a try. If not, it has the TC9 motor, so i am sure i can sell it for a decent price or get it reconed. Any more options better than these amps?

 

[skadude016 5,000+ posts]

http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/2424

And jus set your gains right. That would get the woofer moving real well!