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Can i use a resistor to lose some impedance in my wiring?

I have a huge box of high grade resistors that i have no use for and if i can throw one in parallel with my speakers to get a lower impedance that would be amazing!

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Can i use a resistor to lose some impedance in my wiring?

I have a huge box of high grade resistors that i have no use for and if i can throw one in parallel with my speakers to get a lower impedance that would be amazing!

It would most likely blow the resistor, but if you did have one that would take the power, yes it would lower your impedance, the only problem is your sub wont see the additional power you would think you should get, since the resistor is absorbing half of the total power the amp is putting out.

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It would most likely blow the resistor, but if you did have one that would take the power, yes it would lower your impedance, the only problem is your sub wont see the additional power you would think you should get, since the resistor is absorbing half of the total power the amp is putting out.

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Those are some baddd azz resistors, homie! LOL

Don't do that. Just build a proper box for your subs to keep impedance rise down. $22 and a sunny Sunday!

i get less than an ohm of rise.

But i can only wire my subs to 1 or 4 ohms, and i wanted a 2ohm load.

84 K5 Blazer

3" body, 2" Suspension

35" Maxxis Bighorn

100amp Alt

Marine deep cycle for the amps (freebie)

KnuKonceptz 1/0

8 Hifonics HFi 12D4's in ~19cubes tuned to 35hz

Audiopipe AP-18001D

RF 5x8's in the kicks

Almani 5.25 comp. in back

Kenwood KAC-645

--IN THE FUTURE--

None.

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It would most likely blow the resistor, but if you did have one that would take the power, yes it would lower your impedance, the only problem is your sub wont see the additional power you would think you should get, since the resistor is absorbing half of the total power the amp is putting out.

I was afraid of that.

84 K5 Blazer

3" body, 2" Suspension

35" Maxxis Bighorn

100amp Alt

Marine deep cycle for the amps (freebie)

KnuKonceptz 1/0

8 Hifonics HFi 12D4's in ~19cubes tuned to 35hz

Audiopipe AP-18001D

RF 5x8's in the kicks

Almani 5.25 comp. in back

Kenwood KAC-645

--IN THE FUTURE--

None.

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