IKnowImLost224 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 When it comes to 4 channel amps, does each channel see its own ohm reading or is it per set (Front/Rear). I'm assuming it's each channel but just want to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowImLost224 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Anyone? Reason I'm asking is because I want to add tweeters in the stock location in my 2012 malibu without removing what I already have in there. My 6x9's are 4 ohms each and so are the tweeters. So my thinking was I could run the tweeters in parallel with the 6x9's and not lose anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRTJ24 Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 If you could be a little more specific on the details it'd help someone understand what you're asking on doing. Is the amp stock? Do you know the ratings on the 4-channel in question to know what it's pushing? My ride as of now and what's to come:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197137-mrrtj24s-66-chevelle-vehicle-log/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowImLost224 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Amp: Crescendo 1100.4Front Doors: Image Dynamics CXS62 V.2 (2 Ohm) 6.5" components Rear Deck: Image Dynamics CTX69 (4 Ohm) 6x9 Want to add: Alpine SPR-10TW (4 Ohm) tweeters w/crossovers in place of stock tweeters in front pillarsWhat I'd like to do instead of removing what I have in there currently is run the tweeters in parallel to the rear channel of the amp. This is only a daily driver, not looking for a competition setup but would like to add a little more to the front stageAmp specs Rated Power Output(RMS) Clean RMS power on 13.8v standard electrical system: 4 x 180w @ 4ohm4 x 300w @ 2ohm2 x 600w @ 4ohm Bridged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedal Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Yes, each channel sees its own load. But I agree, I'm not sure what it is your saying you want to do. Are you saying you want to keep the stock speakers and power them with an amplifier? Edit: posted a minute too late. As long as those speakers and tweeters can handle the power output of the amp at the 2ohm load the channels will see, then yes. The output will be divided between the speakers. SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowImLost224 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Yes, each channel sees its own load. But I agree, I'm not sure what it is your saying you want to do. Are you saying you want to keep the stock speakers and power them with an amplifier? Edit: posted a minute too late. Lol all good, just dont want to mess anything up by adding these to the rear channel. I know most people will suggest just removing the 6x9's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRTJ24 Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Yes, each channel sees its own load. But I agree, I'm not sure what it is your saying you want to do. Are you saying you want to keep the stock speakers and power them with an amplifier? Edit: posted a minute too late. Lol all good, just dont want to mess anything up by adding these to the rear channel. I know most people will suggest just removing the 6x9's though. I'm pretty sure by the way you're talking that you know when adding those tweeters to the front stage the channels on the respective sides will have different ohm loads once you make the change. Personally, I wouldn't add 4 ohm tweets to the same channels as the 2 ohm components. If you're wanting more in your front stage and don't worry about the passengers then I would eliminate the 6x9s like you said or run them off a different amp. My ride as of now and what's to come:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197137-mrrtj24s-66-chevelle-vehicle-log/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowImLost224 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Yes, each channel sees its own load. But I agree, I'm not sure what it is your saying you want to do. Are you saying you want to keep the stock speakers and power them with an amplifier? Edit: posted a minute too late. Lol all good, just dont want to mess anything up by adding these to the rear channel. I know most people will suggest just removing the 6x9's though. I'm pretty sure by the way you're talking that you know when adding those tweeters to the front stage the channels on the respective sides will have different ohm loads once you make the change. Personally, I wouldn't add 4 ohm tweets to the same channels as the 2 ohm components. If you're wanting more in your front stage and don't worry about the passengers then I would eliminate the 6x9s like you said or run them off a different amp. What I was saying is I was going to add the tweeters to the REAR channel. If I run the 4 ohm tweets in parallel with the 4 ohm 6x9's wouldn't that drop it to a 2 ohm load on each channel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRTJ24 Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Yes, each channel sees its own load. But I agree, I'm not sure what it is your saying you want to do. Are you saying you want to keep the stock speakers and power them with an amplifier? Edit: posted a minute too late. Lol all good, just dont want to mess anything up by adding these to the rear channel. I know most people will suggest just removing the 6x9's though. I'm pretty sure by the way you're talking that you know when adding those tweeters to the front stage the channels on the respective sides will have different ohm loads once you make the change. Personally, I wouldn't add 4 ohm tweets to the same channels as the 2 ohm components. If you're wanting more in your front stage and don't worry about the passengers then I would eliminate the 6x9s like you said or run them off a different amp. What I was saying is I was going to add the tweeters to the REAR channel. If I run the 4 ohm tweets in parallel with the 4 ohm 6x9's wouldn't that drop it to a 2 ohm load on each channel? Yes, you'd be correct. You'd need to wire like so: My ride as of now and what's to come:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197137-mrrtj24s-66-chevelle-vehicle-log/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowImLost224 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Yes, each channel sees its own load. But I agree, I'm not sure what it is your saying you want to do. Are you saying you want to keep the stock speakers and power them with an amplifier? Edit: posted a minute too late. Lol all good, just dont want to mess anything up by adding these to the rear channel. I know most people will suggest just removing the 6x9's though. I'm pretty sure by the way you're talking that you know when adding those tweeters to the front stage the channels on the respective sides will have different ohm loads once you make the change. Personally, I wouldn't add 4 ohm tweets to the same channels as the 2 ohm components. If you're wanting more in your front stage and don't worry about the passengers then I would eliminate the 6x9s like you said or run them off a different amp. What I was saying is I was going to add the tweeters to the REAR channel. If I run the 4 ohm tweets in parallel with the 4 ohm 6x9's wouldn't that drop it to a 2 ohm load on each channel? Yes, you'd be correct. You'd need to wire like so: Awesome, thank you! That's what I was looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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