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Old 09-24-2004, 11:26 PM
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Mono or 2 Channel

I have 2 10" subwoofers and a 2 channel amp. I want to upgrade my amp to a higher RMS. What would be better an mono amp, or should i buy another 2 channel and bridge and parrallel it?
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mono would be best because they are made for subwoofers.
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Re: Mono or 2 Channel

what is the ohm load of the subs?
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Old 09-26-2004, 01:27 PM
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The load is 4 ohms. right now i have my subs wired in stereo.
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Re: Mono or 2 Channel

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The load is 4 ohms. right now i have my subs wired in stereo.
is each sub 4 ohms or is the final load 4 ohms?
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Re: Mono or 2 Channel

LOL STEREO... no such wiring LMAO
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each sub is 4 ohms...
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Re: Mono or 2 Channel

JBL mono amp
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Re: Mono or 2 Channel

perty much any class D amp (quality tho) that is 2 ohm stable so you can parallel them that then meets your RMS req.
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Re: Mono or 2 Channel

I would go to JBL cause they have the same 2ohm rating as 1ohm
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