.5 amp load question

[Chris Braun]

so basically i would be better off running the sub at 2 ohms than to run it at .5 with the gain turned down to get the 1 ohm power/strain because the amp will be more efficient at 2 ohms with the gains set right?

I was just hoping to get the same power/strain wiring to .5 as wiring to 1ohm so i wont be killing the amplifier or under powering it at 2 ohms. what i was planning on doing was wiring to .5 and adjusting the gain until i dont drop below 12 volts because right now at 1 ohm i don't drop below 12 volts.

i just feel at 2 ohms i wont be getting enough power but if it will save my gear i will have to do it. What do you guys think about the adjusting gains til i don't drop below 12v at.5 ohms idea.

Ya we get what you're thinking, but unfortunately amp's don't work that way. My general rule is use equipment that is proper, if you don't have what is going to work with your amp/wiring/sub setup, get equipment that will or you're SOL! Lol

[MotorCityFats13]

shit if you are going to do things wrong then just run 1 coil..... lol

[hoit]

its you're gear..running at 2 is obviously advisable, and in theory will put the least strain on your electrical and equipment.

you said it yourself, you plan on reconing it...you could, as suggested earlier, just pound the herl out of it at .5, and sure enough blow it, and maybe your amp too :-(