iceman1575 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Well, my current setup is only able to be wired at 2 ohms or .5 ohms, and I have a 1 ohm stable amp. What would be (if any way possible) the easiest way to emulate additional speakers to bring the impedance to 1 ohm? Approx 1500 watts in this...Figured there would be some sort of temporary solution 'till I can buy my second amplifier. Quote POTATO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolarbilz Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 What subs u using..sounds like dual 2 ohms u have now.why not just get the amp u need instead buying subs u don't need..what amp u have now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Just wire to 2 ohms, it really isn't all that difficult Quote Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman1575 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 What subs u using..sounds like dual 2 ohms u have now.why not just get the amp u need instead buying subs u don't need..what amp u have now? Try 4 dual 4's. And you're kidding me right? Just wire to 2 ohms, it really isn't all that difficult Really? I thought it was. /sarcasm But seriously, I know how to wire. Figured I'd ask a question. I'm always thinking of shit whether it's realistic or not, it's always at least worth thinking about. So thanks, but you can be a dickhead somewhere else. Quote POTATO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Just wire to 2 ohms. If you try an add an artificial load to increase the impedance from .5 ohms up to 1 ohm - your amp will be splitting the power between powering that and the speakers, so you really don't gain anything. Rather, your subs will see less power than if you just wired to 2 ohms. Oh, you really don't need to cock an attitude when fellow members are trying to give advice. Edited April 12, 2012 by SnowDrifter Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Nothing can emulate a speaker since its an electro-mechanical frequency dependent device. You have three choices: Wire 0.5 Ohms Wire 2 Ohms Use an impedance matching transformer but to handle that kind of power, you'd be spending more money than a 1 ohm stable amp. Quote This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman1575 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Just wire to 2 ohms. If you try an add an artificial load to increase the impedance from .5 ohms up to 1 ohm - your amp will be splitting the power between powering that and the speakers, so you really don't gain anything. Rather, your subs will see less power than if you just wired to 2 ohms. Oh, you really don't need to cock an attitude when fellow members are trying to give advice. There's a difference in "giving advice" & being a smartass dick. Just because I'm thinking of ideas doesn't give a reason to be a dick. If it's not possible to do that, just say it's not efficiently possible... Nothing can emulate a speaker since its an electro-mechanical frequency dependent device. You have three choices: Wire 0.5 Ohms Wire 2 Ohms Use an impedance matching transformer but to handle that kind of power, you'd be spending more money than a 1 ohm stable amp. Thank you. At least your response is more than halfway intelligent just kidding. But really, thanks, I didn't know if there was a way... Edited April 12, 2012 by iceman1575 Quote POTATO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobass Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Just wire to two ohms and be done with it. And I would quit it with the attitude because people that act the way you do don't last long on this forum. Quote 2000 Subaru outback 2.5l Head Unit: Pioneer deh 4300ub front stage: tbd subwoofer: Stock Fi Q 18" amp: Audio que 1200d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicks Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) "Thank you. At least your response is more than halfway intelligent just kidding. But really, thanks, I didn't know if there was a way..." Edited April 12, 2012 by Wicks Quote This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman1575 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Just wire to two ohms and be done with it. And I would quit it with the attitude because people that act the way you do don't last long on this forum. Funny, I've lasted this long Didn't do anything outrageous, just sick of people being dickheads over one question... Quote POTATO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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