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Part 1: 1ohm amp load to two dvc 4ohm subs how is wattage affected? Part 2: Would I use 1ohm or 4 ohms when using ohms law to set my gain?
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<blockquote data-quote="Lasherž" data-source="post: 8706004" data-attributes="member: 679555"><p>It is more stable, but I don't think the sound quality will be better. The reason why people sometimes prefer higher ohm loads to low ohms is because it's easier on the amp, primarily because the lower the ohms the more current flow there is whereas higher ohms only mean higher voltages. Voltage rarely kills equipment in car audio, it's usually current (the heat it causes). Current also raises resistances whereas voltage doesn't.</p><p></p><p>All of that being said, I go with the lowest stable ohm rating. If the manufacturer says it can do it, then I expect it can do it for a long time without worrying about it. Being 1 ohm stable is a feature, you may as well take advantage of it if it's at the manufacturer's blessing. The only reason I'll run higher ohms is it my speakers aren't matched with the subwoofer but a higher ohm configuration is.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lasherž, post: 8706004, member: 679555"] It is more stable, but I don't think the sound quality will be better. The reason why people sometimes prefer higher ohm loads to low ohms is because it's easier on the amp, primarily because the lower the ohms the more current flow there is whereas higher ohms only mean higher voltages. Voltage rarely kills equipment in car audio, it's usually current (the heat it causes). Current also raises resistances whereas voltage doesn't. All of that being said, I go with the lowest stable ohm rating. If the manufacturer says it can do it, then I expect it can do it for a long time without worrying about it. Being 1 ohm stable is a feature, you may as well take advantage of it if it's at the manufacturer's blessing. The only reason I'll run higher ohms is it my speakers aren't matched with the subwoofer but a higher ohm configuration is. [/QUOTE]
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