Is there a general rule as to how you know if an amp is 2 ohm stable? Will it just say "2 ohm stable" ..... Sorry for the stupid sounding question - just trying to figure this all out! Thanks for the help!
#4731, "RE: 2 ohm stable?" In response to Reply # 1
They will be listed if they are. I have run an alpine that isn't listed at 2 ohms stable for like 8 months at 2 ohms with no problems. I also burnt out a shitty pyramid like 5 years ago at 2 ohms.
#4732, "RE: 2 ohm stable?" In response to Reply # 2
Yep it should say it in the specs. 2ohm stable means 2ohms stereo. Which means you will only be able to run a 4ohm mono load (bridged). I don't think I ever heard of an amp not being 2ohm stable.
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#4733, "RE: 2 ohm stable?" In response to Reply # 3
Usually you want a 1 ohm stable amp. If you have two 4 ohm subs wired in parallel, you will get a 2 ohm load. But if you bridge your amp, then it will only see 1 ohm, which is why you would need a 1 ohm stable amp. It should say on the amp or in the spec sheet...
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#4734, "RE: 2 ohm stable?" In response to Reply # 4
Your specs should tell you at what loads it is stable at ie 4 OHM steroe, 2OHM mono, or 4OHM stereo, 2OHM stereo, 4OHM mono.....it all depends what it is rated at....if it is rated for 2OHM mono then you can run 2 4OHM subs bridged to get a 2OHM load, but if it is rated for 4OHM mono then you will need to get 2 8OHM subs to bridge it mono....what kind of amp is it, that will help out alot.....
- just trying to figure this all out! Thanks for the help!
