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New member Username: Corey6996Oakville, Ontario Canada Post Number: 1 Registered: Jul-05 | Hey I was wondering if I can bridge my amp and my subs. I am using a Pionner GM5100T 2 Channel Amp. It says when bridged its 380 Watts. So If I bridge my subs will i blow the amp??? The subs are 4 Ohms and the Amp when bridged is 4 Ohms also so could I blow it??? If you guys could msg me in the forum that would be awesome. Oh also i am using Prymamid Phase 3 12" Subs they are temporary gettin Infinity 12" in 2 weeks. They are 300W. |
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New member Username: BrynmPrince Albert, SK Canada Post Number: 5 Registered: Jul-05 | you'll have to be careful and make sure you hook up your subs so that the amp sees a 4 ohm load. It depends on what infinity subs you'll be getting and how many. check out http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-lu67sjIAo1v/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wi ring.html and make sure you hook up for a 4 ohm load |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfWisteria, Lane USA Post Number: 8055 Registered: Dec-03 | you won't gain anything br bridging the amplifier because when bridged, it's only stable to 4 ohms, and you have two 4 ohm subs. That means your final load with both subs is going to be 2 ohms (too low) or 8 ohms (same power as running stereo with one sub on each channel.) what you want to consider is getting another pioneer amp just like the one you have now, bridging both, and running one sub on each amp bridged, so you get 380 watts per sub the Infinities will do well with 380 watts each, since you'll be giving them a bit less than that during normal use.. you shouldn't have any issues with the slight overpowering. |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfWisteria, Lane USA Post Number: 8056 Registered: Dec-03 | alternatively, if you refuse to buy a second amplifier, here's the solution: use only one pyramid sub for now, with the amplifier bridged. the output will be the same as having two subs, each getting half the power anyway. when you get the Infinity subs, get each one with dual 4 ohm coils, or single 2 ohm coil. I forget which way they are offered. I believe its 4 ohm DVC then you'll have a 4 ohm final load with both subs |