CNF Kevosinn Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 My buddy is getting the AQ 2200 and has 2 d2 subs. He's got really good electrical but is it safe to run the AQ 2200 at .5 daily? He's pretty conservative so I don't think it will be a problem but I wanted opinions! Thx in advance *** SuperSeller Status Verified *** ( http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers/ ) "kevosinn's" astro van 8 custom Sundown Zv4 18's 4 Sundown scv 6000's CNF Distribution CNC parts Skyhigh wire some batteries SMD Meters and tools used on the installhttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172877-kevosinns-vanwest-coast-skyhigh-car-audio-vehicle/ 16,000 watt walled silverado build.http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161965-walled-silverado-4-hdc4-15s-4-crescendo-3500s-and-much-more/ 8,000 watt 1999 Subaru legacy outback. Build log here: http://www.stevemead...ru/page__st__60TEAM CNF Distribution
Skrilla Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 If his electrical is as good as you say, then it wouldn't be a problem running it at .5. There are a lot of people that have ran them at .5 without issues on good electrical. 2 HDC3 18's AQ2200D
Skullz Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 Yes, but why not just buy a bigger amp to begin with and run the power your looking to run without stressing the amp unnecessarily. 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2
SnowDrifter Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 It should be, but beware there is still a chance of blowing it! YMMV ~~~~~~~~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
Raptorman Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 It will be fine if his electrical is as good as he thinks it is. Edit: Don't know why people don't just do this when they're in this position, but you can just dial the gain back to put out 2200 at .5 ohm with a DMM. Less stress on the amp and you will get the same power as if you were at 1 ohm. Still more stressful on the amp because it will be at a lower impedance of course, but not AS stressful versus if it were set to max with a DD-1 or whatever. 1996 GMC Sonoma Four Fi BTL Neo 18's In 2:1 6th Order Bandpass 2 Ampere 5k's @ .5 TEAM FI TEAM #LITHIUMCANTDEMO On 10/20/2013 at 0:37 AM, KillaCam said: Fucking with a Prius driver is like making fun of a disabled kid. Pussies.
8ight Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 Another one...? Damn. Almost any 1-ohm stable amp, even an Audiopipe, will run at .5 with the right electrical because of impedance rise. HOWEVER the additional current draw can stress your amp even if the voltage stays up, your amp will never see a load below its NOMINAL impedance so wiring below one can allow for a dangerously low impedance. Playing below or above tuning too far can cause your impedance rise to be near 0, pop goes the amp. I'm gonna hate
CNF Kevosinn Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Posted January 25, 2013 The reason he is running at .5 for the time being is that he eventually wants to run 1 on each sub @ 1ohm *** SuperSeller Status Verified *** ( http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers/ ) "kevosinn's" astro van 8 custom Sundown Zv4 18's 4 Sundown scv 6000's CNF Distribution CNC parts Skyhigh wire some batteries SMD Meters and tools used on the installhttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172877-kevosinns-vanwest-coast-skyhigh-car-audio-vehicle/ 16,000 watt walled silverado build.http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161965-walled-silverado-4-hdc4-15s-4-crescendo-3500s-and-much-more/ 8,000 watt 1999 Subaru legacy outback. Build log here: http://www.stevemead...ru/page__st__60TEAM CNF Distribution
8ight Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 If he's already doing it why ask? Like I said, it's fine on most amps. Everyone so strongly opposes it because it's usually a question being asked by a noob with no business even attempting to run at .5. It's really not a big deal otherwise. I'm gonna hate
CNF Kevosinn Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Posted January 25, 2013 Ya I'm not new at running amps at .5 haha I was just wondering if people had expierience with it at .5. I've had 2 of them just never wired that low. Also he hasn't done it yet. He can't afford to buy the subs and both amps at the same time. *** SuperSeller Status Verified *** ( http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers/ ) "kevosinn's" astro van 8 custom Sundown Zv4 18's 4 Sundown scv 6000's CNF Distribution CNC parts Skyhigh wire some batteries SMD Meters and tools used on the installhttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172877-kevosinns-vanwest-coast-skyhigh-car-audio-vehicle/ 16,000 watt walled silverado build.http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161965-walled-silverado-4-hdc4-15s-4-crescendo-3500s-and-much-more/ 8,000 watt 1999 Subaru legacy outback. Build log here: http://www.stevemead...ru/page__st__60TEAM CNF Distribution
08tahoe Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 Why doesn't he run at 2ohms until he gets the other sub? Instead of dropping the load he can wire up and be safe until he gets the other sub and is able to run both at 1ohm.
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