Thunder 282 power ratings

[kev7706 10+ year member]

I've got an MTX Thunder 282, and I'm wondering if it is 2-ohm stable in bridged mode. It's rated at 70x2 into 4 ohms, 140x2 into 2 ohms, and 280x1 into 4 ohms. Would it still be safe to bridge it to 2 ohms, considering the amp can run 2 ohm stable in stereo mode? Thanks.

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[crow 10+ year member]

Probably not. Typically an amp rated for 2 ohms minimum in stereo will only be rated for 4 ohms minimum bridged.

That's not to say it won't run a 2 ohm load, but it may not run it for very long before overheating and going into protect.