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higher impedance easier on electric system?
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<blockquote data-quote="keep_hope_alive" data-source="post: 8024370" data-attributes="member: 576029"><p>the load current at 4 ohms is much lower than at 1 ohm. as you pass more current through the output stage you generate more heat.</p><p></p><p>heat = lost energy.</p><p></p><p>it really does depend on the amplifiers in question as each is designed differently and has a different efficiency peak.</p><p></p><p>but in general, running an amp at it's lowest impedance rating is the least efficient method since output current is at maximum.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keep_hope_alive, post: 8024370, member: 576029"] the load current at 4 ohms is much lower than at 1 ohm. as you pass more current through the output stage you generate more heat. heat = lost energy. it really does depend on the amplifiers in question as each is designed differently and has a different efficiency peak. but in general, running an amp at it's lowest impedance rating is the least efficient method since output current is at maximum. [/QUOTE]
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