matching uneven ohm loads how can i do it?

[95Prober 10+ year member]

hi

if wiring (3) DVC dual 2ohm subs together, i can either get a final load of 1.34ohm mono or 3 ohm mono.

now of course the normal amps have a 1, 2 and 4 ohm ratings

in a case like this, what is the best/safe way to correctly set it up??

how will an amp respond? thx

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[phyphoestilic 5,000+ posts]

we'll if ur using the JL stuff in ur sig then it wouldn't matter since they are suppose to put out 500 watts from 1.5-4ohms anyways.

 

[95Prober 10+ year member]

we'll if ur using the JL stuff in ur sig then it wouldn't matter since they are suppose to put out 500 watts from 1.5-4ohms anyways.

i wont be

different amp

 

[Kriszilla 10+ year member]

It doesn't have to be a perfect 1, 2, or 4 ohm load. You can put a 1.34 Ohm load on a 1 Ohm-stable amp, but it's iffy as to whether an amp that's only 2 Ohm stable can handle that same load. It either will, or it will go into protect (either immediately, or due to overheating).

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

If it's 1 ohm stable, it'll do 1.34 no problem.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

Set the voltage for a 1 ohm load when you set the gains. Will end up being a bit less power than @ 1 ohm.