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Thread: Powering a 3000watt sub at 1ohm, help plz! |
    
New member Username: Esprit
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 07:30 pm: |
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I have this sub:
Audiobahn 1208Q 12” Subwoofer
12" 1500 WATTS RMS POWER, 3000 watts max
DUAL 2 OHM VOICE COIL NE
1/4 OHM OPERATION
Should I power it at 1ohm or 4ohm? Id rather just buy a monoblock amp to power it at 1ohm. Is this a good idea?
What WATTAGE do I need from a monoblock amp? Specs on amps dont list what RMS power is at 1ohm, so Im confused.
For example, would this amp power it:
http://www.bossaudio.com/main/817 |
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Bronze Member Username: Neptune07
Grand Junction/Golden,
CO
Post Number: 29
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 - 01:47 pm: |
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DO NOT BY BOSS.
they are cheap and don't put out near what they are rated at.
what is your price range?
you can wire it down to 1ohm on a mono amp but don't get an amp rated over 1500w rms @ 1ohm cause audiobahn subs are known to FRY |
Silver Member Username: Exige
CDT, Audiopulse Dealer
Post Number: 468
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 02:44 am: |
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Something such as an Audioque AQ1200D would work. I would suggest finding a better sub though. To be very frank, that Audiobahn sounds like complete crap compared to anything else on the market. All you're purchasing is a fake chrome f@rt machine. If you would like some suggestions of where to go for a QUALITY subwoofer, let me know and I'd be happy to help. |
Bronze Member Username: Neptune07
Grand Junction/Golden,
CO
Post Number: 43
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 05:02 pm: |
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ya audiobahn makes flashy looking overpriced pieces of cr@p
sell it and find a better quality sub |
Bronze Member Username: Esprit
Post Number: 11
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Monday, September 15, 2008 - 10:29 pm: |
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Anyone got suggestions for a new sub? I have a 1200watt amp running at 1ohm. Thats how Id like to keep it.
I blew my audiobahn. You guys were 100% right |
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