Memphis mcd2500

[jaredspl 10+ year member]

can these amps be run below 1 ohm ?

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[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

I still cant figure out why people feel the need to run amps below 1 ohms. All it does is squeak a bit more power out of the amp and (depending on amp brand) can physically damage the FET's and other driver board components over time. But whatever.

 

[jaredspl 10+ year member]

thanks for answering the question anyway though.

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

thanks for answering the question anyway though.

sorry but ive never owned that specific amp.

 

[jaredspl 10+ year member]

no problem from how this thread is going not alot of people have had experience with it.

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

no problem from how this thread is going not alot of people have had experience with it.

why exactly are you trying to get a lower than 1 ohm load out of the amp? are you trying to do burps for competition or something? Because running below 1 ohms on any amp is rough on amps in general. If you're just daily beating then you really shouldnt need to run that low of an impedence.

 

[jaredspl 10+ year member]

I got custom .7 ohm mt 15 just trying to find an amp that will properly power that sub. I have an IA 20.1 but definatly dont think that amp will fill the bill. who knows

 

[tapout 5,000+ posts]

it puts out 2500 @2. What more do you want?

 

[tapout 5,000+ posts]

I got custom .7 ohm mt 15 just trying to find an amp that will properly power that sub. I have an IA 20.1 but definatly dont think that amp will fill the bill. who knows

wire that to 1.4. with rise you will be at 2 and OK.

 

[jaredspl 10+ year member]

puts out 2500 at 1 ohm

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

puts out 2500 at 1 ohm

you're missing the "rise" part //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[jaredspl 10+ year member]

the mcd2500 puts out 2500 watts at 1 ohm my sub is .7 ohms which means .35 ohms or 1.4 ohms. rise isnt gonna put me above or even at 1 ohm. really I would be at .8-.9 ohms. so I prabably would be better finding an amp that does 2500-3000 watts at 2 ohms right. so give me some options besides the kickers. or will my IA 20.1 be alright run as low as .35

 

[PsychoTheRapist 5,000+ posts]

If I were in your particular situation I would look for a kicker kx/zx2500.1 or a massive P3000.1 and run it @ 1.4 as previously stated..

 

[tapout 5,000+ posts]

Are you gonna burp it for comps or daily? If daily, I think you will be happy with 1.4. I mean really, you dont need that much power all day.

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

Are you gonna burp it for comps or daily? If daily, I think you will be happy with 1.4. I mean really, you dont need that much power all day.

Truth. People get caught up in "my amp can do .xxxxxx load" ... but who gives a **** if you cant utilize that for your own enjoyment on a daily level?

 

[jaredspl 10+ year member]

sure I do.

 

[jaredspl 10+ year member]

I understand what you guys are saying fully. I guess its time to go on the hunt for an amp that can push that power at 2 ohms.

 

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

kx/zx 2500.1's are the ****. for the money, you wont find anythign better and itll fit you bill perfectly man. I'm soon to be running a kx 2500.1 at 1.4ohm dcr.....funny thing is they'll also do daily at .7ohm dcr if you stay above 12v. Remarkable amp. It wangs

 

[Lckmyblls 10+ year member]

ihave a pristine viper 2500.1 that was used 3 hours its still in original box.... ill sell for $300.00 shipped it does 2500@2ohms

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

you have a 20.1 but dont think it will fit the bill?

you can basically run it down to any load you need //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif...were talking almost a dead short here.