ohms in the real world

sonso_chi · Post by **sonso_chi** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:15 pm

looking into new system, does it really matter if I run a system (amp n subs) at 1 vs 2 ohms?

In what way does it matter provided I get good stuff.

I can get two 4ohm comp vrs and run them at 1ohm

or two 2ohm and run them at 2ohm

If I choose the prior, I can get a good amp (kicker, mtx, Hifonics) to power them at 1ohm that would be cheaper then having to get a good amp that can give them as much power at 2ohm load

i'm trying to make the smartest move ($), I only intend on having this system for 5 years max. so, when it comes down to it, what advantage is there to running the system at 2 ohms?

Thank you

JL Man · Post by **JL Man** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:20 pm

i believe it is the higher the ohm load the clearer, but dont hold me to it. if i was you i get the vr's and save some dollars. they are good subs

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:30 pm

No ohms will not produce any diff sound. 1, 2, 4, ohms wont sound any diff them 8 or say 16 ohms. They make diff ohm subs so you can wire them at ohm loads you need. As for the 5 years thing. I have never owned a system for longer then a year. So good luck with that.

JL Man · Post by **JL Man** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:33 pm

see i told ya dont hold me to it, lol . . yeah i know, i've been thru 4 sets of subs, 4 amps, and 5 hu in 3 years

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:35 pm

yeah i know, i've been thru 4 sets of subs, 4 amps, and 5 hu in 3 years

Which adds up to big $$$$ If I could take back all the money I ever spent on this...Man I'd be rich, but F that, I wanna be heard :)

JL Man · Post by **JL Man** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:37 pm

hell yeah, i would have started off with some re xxx 18s, something huge and loud!!!

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:42 pm

Out of curiosity what happened?

Needed to upgrade or they broke?

JL Man · Post by **JL Man** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:50 pm

well the 1st the comp vrs got ruined when i totaled my car, 2nd the solo-barics kept blowing tinsel wires, 3rd the audiobahn sucked butt, and now im currently with my w3s, amp changed as i got new subs, hu's i just upgraded as i went along

sonso_chi · Post by **sonso_chi** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:00 pm

JL Man wrote:well the 1st the comp vrs got ruined when i totaled my car, 2nd the solo-barics kept blowing tinsel wires, 3rd the audiobahn sucked butt, and now im currently with my w3s, amp changed as i got new subs, hu's i just upgraded as i went along

i had the same system for 3 years until i wrecked my car and am now updating.

i've had insufficient funds and lack of time, but that will all change in about 3-5 years. Then I'll get some real stuff...

but from the feedback I'm getting it sounds like I should just go with a 1ohm load given I want to get two subs and powering them that way with my amp optioins will be cheaper....

thanks

i may actually go with a HiFonics amp (new model) instead of Kicker zmp and save some more money.

I'm having a hard time figuring out if I want to go louder, I am comtemplating getting two 10" CVX's

I'll have to figure that out...

in the past when I was changing my system a lot, I remember getting some 12w3's and they sounded wondeful but didn't hit hard enough for me.....

but my RF H2's hit hard but didnt sound that beautiful (in my sealed setup)...

I know I ramble a lot

JL Man · Post by **JL Man** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:10 pm

with the 10s and a hifonics amp its like a $500 system . . not bad, my w3s are running off my rear 4-channel channels (75 watts each) and turned up they slam.