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I have 4 soundqubed hdx4 18 dual 1ohm rms 2k and peak 6k. Wanted to know if I can run my deaf bonce atom 12.5k at .5ohm on these subs with no issues

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I have 4 soundqubed hdx4 18 dual 1ohm rms 2k and peak 6k. Wanted to know if I can run my deaf bonce atom 12.5k at .5ohm on these subs with no issues

Running your Deaf Bonce Atom 12.5k amplifier at 0.5 ohms with four Soundqubed HDX4 18 subs (each rated at 2k RMS) can be risky. Here are some points to consider:

1. Power Ratings: The amplifier's 0.5 ohm output will deliver significantly more than the 2k RMS rating of the subs, potentially damaging them if not managed properly.

2. Impedance Matching: Make sure that the subs' combined impedance allows you to run the load comfortably at 0.5 ohms. If configured in a series/parallel setup, ensure the wiring is done correctly.

3. Cooling: High power demands at lower impedances can lead to overheating. Ensure adequate ventilation and thermal management for your amp.

4. Clipping: Avoid pushing the amp into clipping, as this could severely damage your subs.

5. Testing: If you decide to proceed, start with a lower gain setting and gradually increase while monitoring the system for signs of distress.

It's advisable to consult with an audio professional or the manufacturer for specific recommendations based on your setup.

 

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No, you should not try to run that amp on a 0.5-ohm wired load; the amplifier is not rated for 0.5 ohm operation, and you will void the warranty if, make that when, it blows.

Secondly, you have only two options for wiring these subs to that amp, .5 or 2 ohms, so 2 ohms it would have to be.

I am not aware that the Soundqubed HDX4 series comes in an 18", so I'll assume you meant 15".

They are 2000-watt RMS woofers, so the optimum amplification is somewhere in the 12k range, which you won't get at two ohms - tough break.

The amp is rated for 6950 at 2 ohms, so either get an amp that puts out 12k at 2 ohms or replace the subs with four dual 2 ohm woofers and wire them to 1 ohm.

So, how are you supporting that amp, electrically?

Additinally, the difference in output between roughly 7k watts and 12k is not very sub-stantial.

In a car, that 5000-watt difference (6950 to 12.5k) is likely to produce only about a 1.5 to 2db difference in output.

Are you going to be competing?