Class D @ 0.5 ohms

[BooLeaN 10+ year member]

Hey, I was wondering if anyone has run a class d amp at 0.5 ohms that was only stable to 1 ohm. I have an American Bass CX1200D and I was told that it can run at 0.5 ohms but I don't want to try it and have it break on me.

Do you think it is likely that it will work at 0.5 for daily?

Thanks

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[WeDgE 10+ year member]

Probably not daily, but possibly for burps.

 

[BooLeaN 10+ year member]

I was talking to someone and they said they had one running at 0.5 ohms daily for 4 months now. I just wonder if he got lucky with his or if they are all like that.

I emailed Bob from American bass and he just ignored me. It's been about a month and still no reply.

 

[ChevyBoy 10+ year member]

i don't think you should do that ....and if you do ,don't do it for very long like WEDGE said...

 

[BooLeaN 10+ year member]

Do you think a JBL1200.1 would be alright for 2 RE HC 15's? or should I just wait, save up and get a 2nd CX1200D with an alternator?

 

[LBX2G 10+ year member]

get an other American Bass or get an the Crossfire vr2000D. That crossfire willl 4 shure keep those HC happy.

 

[BooLeaN 10+ year member]

Alright thanks, how much is the Crossfire and where can I look at it?

Thanks

 

[delvryboy 5,000+ posts]

i am running a orion 2500d at .5 for daily

 

[jemorgan85 10+ year member]

Only extrememly high-end class D amps should be run at .5 ohm....such as MMATS.

It is probably not a good idea to run any amp not rated below 1 ohm lower. The only exception would be for an SPL burp.

 

[DiB 10+ year member]

I have to second the crossfire, it can run daily at very low ohm loads and burp as low as 0.25

 

[LBX2G 10+ year member]

go to crossfirecaraudio.com it is an VR series amp. they have other lines that as powerfuld but there VR series are more of an power house. If u go to the Photo gallery and look for it there is an guy that has one. And u can talk to him.

 

[BooLeaN 10+ year member]

Thanks for your help everyone!