milesmiles Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) I know it's not much but it's the beginning of what I hope to be a life-long love for subwoofers. LOL. Note: Not running any crossovers right now, so all frequencies go to the sub. On a related note, the subwoofer is 4 ohms and the receiver is designed for 8/16 ohms. Would this be bad for it? Edited March 22, 2009 by milesmiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazinblazin10 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 not necessarily.. all the more power you'll get to the sub.. Quote 1997 Dodge Ram Van 2500 Big III addition with 1/0 awg wiring all throughout Lightning Audio Strike S4.1000.1D Jenson XA2250 2 - 12" Mtx Jackhammers JH55 3ft cubed box sealed under the rear bench seat Pioneer DEH-P6000UB head unit MB Quart FWA 160 components up front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesmiles Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Because a lot of people said it would make the receiver overheat and what not. This is not true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 im running my old technics amp at 4 ohms, 8 ohms stable, and it doesnt really overheat unless i start to push it pretty hard for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 not necessarily.. all the more power you'll get to the sub.. NO Quote you can cook bacon shirtless if you're not a pussy...lol not hatin, but am i wrong here it looks as if the amp is not grounded its hooked directly to the battery. it that the way it should be. DC POWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesmiles Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Would what I did cause permanent damage to it? I ran it without a crossover, fairly loud, probably for about a total of 7-12 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Performer Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Haha, yes that's bad for the receiver, as well as the sub. Putting a heavier load on the receiver is going to stress it just like bridging a non bridgeable amp. I don't think that sub was meant to do any frequencies higher than 180 hz if even that. That's a decent sub you've got on your hands, no need to ruin it. Quote CERTIFIED BITCHES!!! Not being new at something doesn't mean anything. Just because a prostitute isn't new at what she does, doesn't change the fact that she still 'sucks' Click to see my build! Proud DC owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Performer Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 not necessarily.. all the more power you'll get to the sub.. :ban: Just kidding man, but that was funny what steven c said. Quote CERTIFIED BITCHES!!! Not being new at something doesn't mean anything. Just because a prostitute isn't new at what she does, doesn't change the fact that she still 'sucks' Click to see my build! Proud DC owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesmiles Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I know that it would ruin it if I did it too much, but it's not ruined just from the 12 minutes that I ran it for without a crossover right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Performer Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I know that it would ruin it if I did it too much, but it's not ruined just from the 12 minutes that I ran it for without a crossover right. As long as you didn't burn the coils or it sounds distorted now with normal listening I would bet it's still fine, just don't do anything that's not meant for it from now on. I doubt you damaged the sub if anything, those models are made for alot of wattage and I don't think a common stereo receiver puts out that much, even if you're giving it too much load. If anything I'd be worried about the receiver. Quote CERTIFIED BITCHES!!! Not being new at something doesn't mean anything. Just because a prostitute isn't new at what she does, doesn't change the fact that she still 'sucks' Click to see my build! Proud DC owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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