QUESTION: amp output capacity

[edollete]

guys...

i have a LANZAR SL800D

-800 Watts x 1 @ 1 ohm

what does this really mean?...

what's the connection to get the 800W?

Thanks.

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[edollete]

...its a LANZAR SL800D OptiDrive Mono...

...am i wrong with the description?...

...below is the description from the Lanzar site

Model SL800D 800 Watt x 1 Opti Low Profile Class “D” Amplifier

OPTI SL Amplifiers

800 Watts x 1 @ 1 ohm

Extremely Fast Switching Power Circuits

Super High Current Output Stages Using Multiple High Current Mosfets

Independent 24 dB Per Octave Hi & Low Pass Crossovers

Wired Bass Jack

Adjustable Gain Control

Variable Bass Control

4 Inputs Mixed to Mono For/Front Rear Fading

Variable Phase Shift

Variable Base Boost

Dimensions: 10.8”W x 2.97”H x 9.8”L

 

 

[statikuz 10+ year member]

Doesn't look like you can even use it... it's a 1-channel mono subwoofer amp, and I'm not sure, but I don't think either of your JL W3's can handle 800 watts...

 

[rco8786 10+ year member]

Originally posted by Jmac He can always turn the gains down to put out less power ...

It will still be too much power. the gain is exactly that...gaining power, not losing it.

 

[edollete]

...currently am using this amp to power up my 2 12"JL W3 and they're working fine...strong and stable bass...i just need to know how to maximze the amps using other possible connections...

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