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<blockquote data-quote="TheUnderFighter" data-source="post: 7868856" data-attributes="member: 631325"><p>That is a very very small amp haha... Ok, for subs to be ran in pairs, they need to be the same voice coil configuration. If you buy a D2 now, you'll have to buy a D2 later. Which will give you an impedance load of either .5 or 2 ohms, which is rather unideal and not cost effective. Because then you need to find an amplifier that makes your optimal power at 2 ohms (expensive) or .5 ohms (risky).</p><p></p><p>So in your situation, where you <em>know</em> you'll be getting a second subwoofer down the line, I <strong>HIGHLY</strong> recommend getting a D4 right now. You'll be able to wire it to 2 ohms on the current amplifier. And when you get a new amplifier, it will still be wired at 2 ohms, which will limit the power to it. Then when you get a second woofer, you will wire the pair down to 1 ohm, and you can get the most power possible out of your amplifier.</p><p></p><p>Again, it is in the absolute best interest of your wallet and stress levels that you get a D4 woofer now, if you plan on adding a second one down the road.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheUnderFighter, post: 7868856, member: 631325"] That is a very very small amp haha... Ok, for subs to be ran in pairs, they need to be the same voice coil configuration. If you buy a D2 now, you'll have to buy a D2 later. Which will give you an impedance load of either .5 or 2 ohms, which is rather unideal and not cost effective. Because then you need to find an amplifier that makes your optimal power at 2 ohms (expensive) or .5 ohms (risky). So in your situation, where you [I]know[/I] you'll be getting a second subwoofer down the line, I [B]HIGHLY[/B] recommend getting a D4 right now. You'll be able to wire it to 2 ohms on the current amplifier. And when you get a new amplifier, it will still be wired at 2 ohms, which will limit the power to it. Then when you get a second woofer, you will wire the pair down to 1 ohm, and you can get the most power possible out of your amplifier. Again, it is in the absolute best interest of your wallet and stress levels that you get a D4 woofer now, if you plan on adding a second one down the road. [/QUOTE]
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