SojiaRaggs9000 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) I recently bought a DC 1.2k and was wondering if It was capible of running @ .5ohm without any problems. I've owned the DC PAI 3000.1 (09 amps) and ran it @ .5ohm for like 2 years and it did just fine. Yes I know it might void warrenty but thats not the question at hand. Has anyone done any testing on this? Ive seen some threads on CA.com where a few claim to have clamped it from anywhere from 1599~1900 @ .5 ohm ... just trying to get some info here. Edited March 14, 2012 by SojiaRaggs9000 Quote * Eclipse CD3200 with PAC SWI-CAN2 and SW-ECL2 Steering Wheel Controls Interface* Pioneer D-Series Mids and Highs ( Fronts: TS-D1702C; Rears; TS-D1702R and Dash; TS-D1002R )* Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 ( Mids and Highs Amp )* DC 3.5k with Dual Inputs; Custom Plexiglass Backing ( Sub Amp )* Rockford Fosgate Balanced Line Driver * One FULLY LOADED ~ 10" DC m2 XL* Custom Built Carpeted Ported Box Tuned to 32hz. Single Chamber With Volume of 1.44618³ ft ; 1.13216³ ft After Displacement* Custom Built Carpeted Trunk Wall with Added Fans for Amplifier Cooling* MechMan 240a High Output Alternator * KnuKonceptz Krystal Kable RCA Cables* Upgraded Electrical With 1/0 KnuKonceptz Kolossus Fleks Kable and 1/0 Sky High Car Audio Cable* Five Exide Orbital ORB34M Marine 12 Volt Batteries* PowerMaster XS D3100 12 Volt Battery My 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited - SuperCharged 3.5L V6 - UBL My Old 2005 Ford Taurus - CarDomain - Vehicle Was Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 I have mine at .5 now in my car with no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SojiaRaggs9000 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Sweet good to know... it expands my coil options muahahaha. Thanks Quote * Eclipse CD3200 with PAC SWI-CAN2 and SW-ECL2 Steering Wheel Controls Interface* Pioneer D-Series Mids and Highs ( Fronts: TS-D1702C; Rears; TS-D1702R and Dash; TS-D1002R )* Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 ( Mids and Highs Amp )* DC 3.5k with Dual Inputs; Custom Plexiglass Backing ( Sub Amp )* Rockford Fosgate Balanced Line Driver * One FULLY LOADED ~ 10" DC m2 XL* Custom Built Carpeted Ported Box Tuned to 32hz. Single Chamber With Volume of 1.44618³ ft ; 1.13216³ ft After Displacement* Custom Built Carpeted Trunk Wall with Added Fans for Amplifier Cooling* MechMan 240a High Output Alternator * KnuKonceptz Krystal Kable RCA Cables* Upgraded Electrical With 1/0 KnuKonceptz Kolossus Fleks Kable and 1/0 Sky High Car Audio Cable* Five Exide Orbital ORB34M Marine 12 Volt Batteries* PowerMaster XS D3100 12 Volt Battery My 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited - SuperCharged 3.5L V6 - UBL My Old 2005 Ford Taurus - CarDomain - Vehicle Was Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stipek Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Always gotta have solid electrical if the amp can handle .5ohm which DC can and it looks like your electrical is up to par. Just keep an eye on the voltage. Quote Headunit - Sony DSX-200X Subs - (2) Modified American Bass 18's Monoamp - DD M4 Front Stage - CDT HD62-AS components with 4 Crescendo PWX 6.5 4 Channel Amp - Hifonics ZRX1000.4 Cadence 0 gauge Singer 275 amp Alt D7500 XS Power battery Quad 1/0 input Toolmaker terminals SMD OM-1 RGB LEDs BUILD LOG CURRENT ABOVE SETUP http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/191602-2003-bravada-2-18s-ab-dd-xs-singer/ BUILD LOG (2 MTX 7512's)http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckvr4 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) for burps yeah, you could do .5 ohm . but for daily i would wire higher, @ .5 ohm daily its not a matter of IF, its when its gonna blow imho... if u want more power, get a bigger amp Edited March 14, 2012 by heckvr4 Quote 05 f150 4 18'' DC lvl6 2 DC AUDIO 9.0ks 161.3 @ 44HZ build log here96 tahoe http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/160522-8-18xls2-dc-100k4th-order/page-9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SojiaRaggs9000 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) Well its not like I dive around with it on full tilt... Just want to be able to turn it up when I want to. I know the PAI 3000.1's where different boards but I did have it running @ .5 ohm daily up until the day I sold the amp. IIRC the 1.2k's are rated for up to 16v. Not sure if that makes any difference, Edited March 15, 2012 by SojiaRaggs9000 Quote * Eclipse CD3200 with PAC SWI-CAN2 and SW-ECL2 Steering Wheel Controls Interface* Pioneer D-Series Mids and Highs ( Fronts: TS-D1702C; Rears; TS-D1702R and Dash; TS-D1002R )* Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 ( Mids and Highs Amp )* DC 3.5k with Dual Inputs; Custom Plexiglass Backing ( Sub Amp )* Rockford Fosgate Balanced Line Driver * One FULLY LOADED ~ 10" DC m2 XL* Custom Built Carpeted Ported Box Tuned to 32hz. Single Chamber With Volume of 1.44618³ ft ; 1.13216³ ft After Displacement* Custom Built Carpeted Trunk Wall with Added Fans for Amplifier Cooling* MechMan 240a High Output Alternator * KnuKonceptz Krystal Kable RCA Cables* Upgraded Electrical With 1/0 KnuKonceptz Kolossus Fleks Kable and 1/0 Sky High Car Audio Cable* Five Exide Orbital ORB34M Marine 12 Volt Batteries* PowerMaster XS D3100 12 Volt Battery My 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited - SuperCharged 3.5L V6 - UBL My Old 2005 Ford Taurus - CarDomain - Vehicle Was Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windowtinter Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 The couple we have installed at the shop had 0 problems with .5 with a 20ah battery and 1/0. All have been daily setups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshman6969 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 for burps yeah, you could do .5 ohm . but for daily i would wire higher, @ .5 ohm daily its not a matter of IF, its when its gonna blow imho... if u want more power, get a bigger amp your a derp, i had my 3.5k at .5 daily no problems Quote Legal TL scores145.6 on the dash sealed up in the low 40hz area with the port out145.5 on the dash sealed up @30hz with the port inless then 1k clamped on a 3.5k! Why would you EVER WANT flex?huh?...flex is what can make the lows lower and more air being pushed correct? My FeedbackJeep-BuildlogPT LOSER buildlog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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