NotEnoughBass Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I have the Planet Audio AC1200.2 and if I use it bridged at 4 ohms I get about 900 rms. It says it is capable of tri mode operation and I would get double the amount of watts. What are the pros and cons of tri mode operation? Quote 1998 Jeep Cherokee Alpine HU Crunch Powerone 300.2 mid/highs + AP15001D bass Soon to be two OA18s Cadence coax and sony tweets Big three + All 1/0 wire Optima Yellow Top No hating on my ghetto system plz. (Im poor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyDontWantMusic Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 "tri mode" is simply so you can run front speakers and a sub off the same 2 channels using passive crossovers. it won't gain you any power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedeaf Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 What is this, the fourth or fifth thread you've made today? Google is EXTREMELY easy for people to use, probably those with learning deficiencies too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyDontWantMusic Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I searched for this amp, its rated at 840watts rms? it has a single 25amp fuse... it'll do about 200watts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedeaf Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) http://www.mmxpress.com/technical/multi.htm ^^ Very first google link I found at the top of the page. Most manufacturers now offer a feature on their amplifiers known as "Multi-Mode". Kenwood calls theirs Tri-Mode, and other manufacturers have similar pet names. Basically, multi-mode allows you to run an amplifier in two channel and bridged modes at the same time. This capability is actually inherent to most bridgeable amplifiers on the market. You can run three identical subwoofers if the amplifier is capable of handling low impedance, or using a special crossover, you can run a single sub and two pairs of full range speakers. Googles hard. Edited July 24, 2011 by tonedeaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotEnoughBass Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Its a 35 amp fuse and I've tested it and it puts out like 790. If that's all you have to say don't post on this thread. I didn't ask how many watts it will do. I asked about tri mode operation. Quote 1998 Jeep Cherokee Alpine HU Crunch Powerone 300.2 mid/highs + AP15001D bass Soon to be two OA18s Cadence coax and sony tweets Big three + All 1/0 wire Optima Yellow Top No hating on my ghetto system plz. (Im poor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotEnoughBass Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 http://www.mmxpress.com/technical/multi.htm ^^ Very first google link I found at the top of the page. Most manufacturers now offer a feature on their amplifiers known as "Multi-Mode". Kenwood calls theirs Tri-Mode, and other manufacturers have similar pet names. Basically, multi-mode allows you to run an amplifier in two channel and bridged modes at the same time. This capability is actually inherent to most bridgeable amplifiers on the market. You can run three identical subwoofers if the amplifier is capable of handling low impedance, or using a special crossover, you can run a single sub and two pairs of full range speakers. Googles hard. So will it work without overheating is my main question. And thanks for not hating. Quote 1998 Jeep Cherokee Alpine HU Crunch Powerone 300.2 mid/highs + AP15001D bass Soon to be two OA18s Cadence coax and sony tweets Big three + All 1/0 wire Optima Yellow Top No hating on my ghetto system plz. (Im poor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedeaf Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I was hating. I was showing you how easy google is. Do us all a favor and try using it next time, it isnt hard and cuts down on A LOT of useless threads. As for RMS rating...their site says 450x2 @ 2ohms...pretty sure they dont make rated though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyDontWantMusic Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Its a 35 amp fuse and I've tested it and it puts out like 790. If that's all you have to say don't post on this thread. I didn't ask how many watts it will do. I asked about tri mode operation. in that case it'll probably do 300watts, and you're measuring it very incorrectly. but I'm quite sure its meant to have a 25amp fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotEnoughBass Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Its a 35 amp fuse and I've tested it and it puts out like 790. If that's all you have to say don't post on this thread. I didn't ask how many watts it will do. I asked about tri mode operation. in that case it'll probably do 300watts, and you're measuring it very incorrectly. but I'm quite sure its meant to have a 25amp fuse. All I know is that the fuse in the side of my amp is a 35 amp fuse and my dad has been an electrician all his life and he measured the watts for me. Ill let you hate a little bit more though... what else do ya got... Quote 1998 Jeep Cherokee Alpine HU Crunch Powerone 300.2 mid/highs + AP15001D bass Soon to be two OA18s Cadence coax and sony tweets Big three + All 1/0 wire Optima Yellow Top No hating on my ghetto system plz. (Im poor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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