2007-02-19 03:19:55 · 5 answers · asked by IC4NDY_ 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
What if I bridge it?
2007-02-19 03:28:57 · update #1
When power is provided to the sub's voice coil, it causes it to move, causing bass frequencies. If too much power is sent to the voice coil, it dissipates the extra power as heat. Too much heat = toasted voice coils.
Keep the gain down on your amp to almost nothing (or add a second sub) and watch the volume level and you MAY be fine.
2007-02-19 04:09:06 · answer #1 · answered by Nick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If an amp is say 1000 watts @ 4 ohm, it will try and push 1000 watts on a 4 ohm load regardless the power handling of the sub.
Bridging an amp is even worse in this case as most amps increase in power when bridged.
You'd be far better off with an actual sub that can handle the RMS watts of the amp at the correct impedance.
2007-02-19 13:52:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're only running one sub, try to get another of the same kind. It's okay if you cant find one, but try to find a sub that will bring the total power rating OF THE SUBS as equal to the amp as possible. This reduces the chance of blowing the subs. However two different subs *may* pose more problems, such as is it dual voice coil or single? Impedance and amp's impedance rating compaitability, etc.
2007-02-19 14:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by Calvin D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO the limit of the sub is 500 watts then anything put into the sub over 500 watts could blow your voice coil in your sub.
2007-02-19 11:28:31 · answer #4 · answered by stephenmwells 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the sub will only draw what it needs. The watt rating on the amp tells you what it's capable of providing. So, it would safely power two of your subs.
2007-02-19 11:25:11 · answer #5 · answered by Boatman 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋