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Thread: Alpine MRD-M501 amp and subs . . . please help! |
    
New member Username: Bdonkersgoed
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 4
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Monday, July 12, 2004 - 04:56 pm: |
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Hey Audiophiles!
A guy is locally selling a pair of 12" Dual Voice Coil Alpine Type Rs in an Alpine box (300W RMS each). I have have enough money to buy this and a brand new Alpine AccuClass D MRD-M501 monoblock amplifier (550W RMS at 2ohms).
Now my question . . . what do I want the subs to be . . . 4 ohms or 2ohms? Could I safely get a 2 ohm load on the amplifier (and hence maximize its efficiency at 275W RMS at each sub) whether the subs are 2 ohms or 4 ohms by wiring them differently?
I can get the subs, box, and amp altogether for about $450US including taxes and everything . . .
Please let me know what you guys think!
Here is a pic of the subs:
And here is a pic of the amp:
Thanks!
Bryan |
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New member Username: Bdonkersgoed
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 5
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Monday, July 12, 2004 - 04:57 pm: |
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Please remember . . . the subs are Dual Voice Coil!
Thanks!
Bryan |
Silver Member Username: Grmncrsnbr
VA
Post Number: 180
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Monday, July 12, 2004 - 05:03 pm: |
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you want the subs to be 2ohms per voice coil. that way you can series wire the coils and parellel the subs giving you the 2 ohm load you need. |
New member Username: Bdonkersgoed
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 6
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Monday, July 12, 2004 - 05:06 pm: |
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Thanks,
But if they happen to be 4ohm DVCs, is it still possible to safely get a 2 ohm load (without sacrificing quality)?
The Ebay ad for the subs doesn't list whether they are 4ohm or 2ohm. I think the 2ohm DVCs are new this year, so I am guessing that they are 4ohms.
I have emailed the seller and am waiting for a reply.
Please let me know if this is still doable if the subs are 4ohms DVC . . .
Thanks!
Bryan |
New member Username: Bdonkersgoed
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 8
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Monday, July 12, 2004 - 07:14 pm: |
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Please please please! If anyone can help me, I would REALLY appreciate it! The auction on the subs ends VERY soon!
Is it possible to hook up 2 DVC 4ohm subs to a mono amp and still have a 2ohm load on the amp?
Thanks!
Bryan |
Silver Member Username: Davids2004
Houston,
TX
USA
Post Number: 262
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Monday, July 12, 2004 - 08:41 pm: |
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I answered your question in your other post. If you want two subs for a two ohm load you will need a dvc 2 ohm sub. |
Bronze Member Username: Bdonkersgoed
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 14
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 09:30 am: |
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Thanks everyone for your help. I didn't get these subs. Instead, I am sticking with my original plan:
- Alpine MRD-M301 amp
- Alpine 4ohm DVC 10" Type R sub
Thanks!
Bryan |
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