cmegorm250 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Posted September 14, 2012 Just wonder how many amps will be draining my electrical on .5 ohms vs 1ohm. I had no problems running 1ohm on my fairly weak electrical. My amp never got Hott, warm yes. Quote
k3n12ock Posted September 14, 2012 Report Posted September 14, 2012 What amp and what kind of upgrades do you have currently. Quote 05 xB - (2) EVIL 18s - (2) BC3500s - NO WALL Channel 1: http://www.youtube.com/k3n12ock Channel 2: http://www.youtube.com/MrK3n12ock2
Lbox88 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Posted September 14, 2012 A few people have mentioned before if you're planning to run at 0.5 vs 1, assume at least double the current draw. Quote UBL | Build Log
cmegorm250 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Posted September 14, 2012 Audioque 1200d with just 1 yellow top and a 110amp alt. I planed on getting xs battery and a better alt down the road. I should be okay if I have it at normal listening and a couple full tilt demos until I get my electrical beefed up? Quote
Chris Hammer Posted September 14, 2012 Report Posted September 14, 2012 Everyone knows you can't get loud unless you run at .5 I feel like this is the 100th thread asking if I can run .5ohm on my electrical that is barely cutting it at 1. You said it yourself OP your fairly WEAK electrical. Answered your own question. +1 on I wouldnt do it. But if you do it a fry your amp can we have some pictures?? Quote MY BUILD *****http://tinyurl.com/gmcbuild***** Vehicles 2005 GMC Canyon CB1000r - Currently where any future funds are going. (exhasut,bazzaz, ohlins shock, screen, etc.) crf250r - Used to be race bike..now I just trail ride..practice at the track on it. CH80 - Daily beater (when nice weather)best 150$ ever spent. 100+mpg Sold to: Skullz - pstone11 - Leo1103 - Volvo 63' - pavelpardo - imnew59585 Shower farts still piss me off.I think theyre pretty neat. When the water runs down your crack as you let one out... its like shitting in a crockpot.
finkster Posted September 14, 2012 Report Posted September 14, 2012 Don't do it. 2 Quote DAT 4125------>RE XXX comps active Eclipse cd7000 I serve drunks for a living
k3n12ock Posted September 14, 2012 Report Posted September 14, 2012 I know people who've had issues running the 1200 at half ohm. Plus, not sure how you can wire your subs from1 ohm to half ohm anyways.. It's iether 0.25/1/4 or 0.5/2/8 1 Quote 05 xB - (2) EVIL 18s - (2) BC3500s - NO WALL Channel 1: http://www.youtube.com/k3n12ock Channel 2: http://www.youtube.com/MrK3n12ock2
cmegorm250 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Posted September 14, 2012 My system did just fine at 1ohm. Never had an issue. Now I was just wondering how much more current .5 would be and what about box raise? Sorry if this is 100th thread but it is a forum and I don't think its hurting anyone to answering this the 100th time. I'm a noob that is looking for knowledge from my fellow bassheads. Quote
SnowDrifter Posted September 14, 2012 Report Posted September 14, 2012 Here's how this works around here... I run .5 daily but will tell everyone else not to do it. Why? Because I, and everyone else who runs that knows there is a risk of blowing something and if it happens, we don't get pissed because we took a gamble and lost. But when someone else asks, we all say NO because there is a chance it can fail on you. We don't want to tell you to do something that can and will screw up you equipment. Here's my advice Do you want a reliable daily system? Yes - Wire to 1 and your amp will thank you No - Wire to .5, then enjoy the possibility of blowing the amp as well as a shit ton of draw on your electrical for not much gain Just remember... It wasn't all too long ago that wiring to 1 ohm was a new and scary thing 5 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
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