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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Saint211" data-source="post: 1323078" data-attributes="member: 564903">So does the current draw change between the different loads?  Im thinking that it doesn't but I'd like someone whos been doing audio longer to explain.The reason I dont think it does is because, a 4 Ohm load has more resistance than a 1 Ohm load.  We know that the 1 ohm load with less resistance is more efficient at using the power, which is why we see more power at the drivers.  So in reality, they are both using the same amount of juice, but at 4 ohms more of it is lost supplying the power than at 1 ohm?Am I right or wrong?  The reason Im curious is Im thinking about an upgrade as far as my amp, and I want to make sure I'm prepared for ana extra stress on my electrical system.  If they use the same current at different loads then it won't be nearly as bad as I was preparing for.</blockquote>

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