phoenix gold m50
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Brian,
First question would be is the amp 1 ohm stable? If yes, then ok go ahead and run it in a 2 ohm bridged mode. If no, then do not try to run it in that configuration unless you like costly repair bills.
To answer the second question. The amp will see the load that you connect. In other words it will see a 2 ohm load if you connect a 2 ohm load to it. However, the way the amplifier reacts when you bridge the channels is two make it seem like it is running at 1 ohm. Although this really is not the case at all most manufacturers, marketers, and sales staff use the concept of "bridging halfs impedance" just in an effort (I believe anyway) to keep it simple. Otherwise the question arises as to why and how the amp reacts this way, kicking off your typical technical mumbo jumbo discussion.
Hope this sheds some light. If you want additional info as to why this happens just ask and we will go further into technicalities.
First question would be is the amp 1 ohm stable? If yes, then ok go ahead and run it in a 2 ohm bridged mode. If no, then do not try to run it in that configuration unless you like costly repair bills.
To answer the second question. The amp will see the load that you connect. In other words it will see a 2 ohm load if you connect a 2 ohm load to it. However, the way the amplifier reacts when you bridge the channels is two make it seem like it is running at 1 ohm. Although this really is not the case at all most manufacturers, marketers, and sales staff use the concept of "bridging halfs impedance" just in an effort (I believe anyway) to keep it simple. Otherwise the question arises as to why and how the amp reacts this way, kicking off your typical technical mumbo jumbo discussion.
Hope this sheds some light. If you want additional info as to why this happens just ask and we will go further into technicalities.
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As a matter of fact. If you want to delve deeper into this subject then check this link out. It came from an older thread that someone posted and it turned out to be a wealth of information. This thread could be considered a solid foundation of learning for someone new to audio. You should enjoy it and it will probably answer questions you may have not thought to ask.
http://www.mobileaudio.com/rac-faq/
http://www.mobileaudio.com/rac-faq/