System Planning
Proper system planning is the best way to maximize your amplifier performance. By planning
your installation carefully you can avoid situations where the performance of the reliability of
your system is compromised. Your authorized dealer has been trained to maximize your
system's sonic potential. Your dealer is a valuable resource in helping you with your system
design and installation.
Speaker Requirements
Each channel of your amplifier can easily drive
4Ω speaker loads when used in the stereo
mode. When a channel-pair is bridged, the
recommended minimum load impedance is 3Ω
for subwoofer use, and 4Ω for full range
operation. Although operation with lower
impedances is not likely to cause immediate
damage to the internal circuitry, the unit will
most likely overheat, causing the thermal
protection circuitry to shut down the amplifier.
When the chassis cools down, normal operation
will resume. Continuing to operate the amplifier
under these conditions is not recommended and
will reduce its life expectancy.
Most speakers designed for car audio operation
are 4Ω impedance. Connecting two such
speakers in parallel will result in a 2Ω
impedance load as seen by the amplifier. Some
subwoofer models feature a dual 4Ω voice coil
design. Connecting these voice coils in parallel
will result in a 2Ω nominal impedance, which is
not recommended for use with bridged channels
of your amplifier.
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8Ω 8Ω
4Ω 4Ω
Series wiring Series wiring
Parallel wiring Parallel wiring
Series/parallel wiring Series/parallel wiring
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