Welcome to Canadian Car Audio - Canada’s #1 Car Audio Forum   Members
 

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11-05-2004, 11:39 AM   #1 (permalink)
Post
CCA Hoser
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
iTrader: (0)
Posts: 94
I have a JL 12 W6 (so that's dual 6 ohms's) 300rms total.

If I have any amp that of course gives 4 ohms bridged into Mono. but the sub will give a 3ohm load...I know it's not good to give that to an amp...it'll be working too hard etc.


How do I add a resistor, to bring the ohms up? (I heard you can do this)...If so..what resistor rating, and where in the set-up would it go?

thanks for any info guys.
__________________
-Matt<br /><br />Thump, Thump!
sleboda is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-05-2004, 11:41 AM   #2 (permalink)
Post
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
iTrader: (0)
Posts: 1,226
dont even worry about it.

any 4ohm mono amp will be able to drive a 3 ohm load..
__________________
David
RIP Sebring, Hello VW
chev2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-05-2004, 01:55 PM   #3 (permalink)
Post
Supporting Member
 
Haunz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Sarnia
iTrader: (2)
Posts: 4,046
A good 4ohm stable amp should handle it.

what kind of amp is it ?
__________________
SIC Audio
Haunz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-05-2004, 02:41 PM   #4 (permalink)
Post
CCA Hoser
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
iTrader: (0)
Posts: 94
We're trying to figure out what amp to get though, that's the whole dilemma.

for example, this one.

http://www.canadiancaraudio.com/cgi/...c&f=2&t=006558

KICKER SPECS:
ZR360 typical output:
128 watts @ 4 Ohm stereo
242 watts @ 2 Ohm stereo
491 watts @ 4 Ohm mono
437 watts @ 2.66 Ohm mono
412 watts @ 2 Ohm mono
Maximum current draw is 80 Amps.


I want to upgrade my computer this weekend so I'm offering this great weekend deal
on my Kicker ZR360 which will help pay for a new CPU and Motherboard.
Buy it for $230 shipped anywhere in Canada. This is one hard hitting amp,
ran it with a set of JL 12w6's and it puts out some impressive power.
The ZR series are very underated, this amp is every bit as powerful as my
Phoenix Gold XS2500 which is rated for 500x1 watts rms. The amp is mint,
no broken feet and includes the KICKER ZR360 badge on the heatsink which is
usually the first thing people loose.

- Built in crossover with stereo outputs.
- Dual 40 amp inboard fuses
- Stable down to 1 ohm stereo / 2 ohms mono

@ 3 ohms the wattage would be around 450rms, so would that be putting too much on the sub?
__________________
-Matt<br /><br />Thump, Thump!
sleboda is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-05-2004, 02:43 PM   #5 (permalink)
Post
--SPECIAL ED--
 
Join Date: Dec 1969
iTrader: (0)
Posts: 0
^ That is an excellent amp for a great price.
Paul Niwranski is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-05-2004, 02:46 PM   #6 (permalink)
Post
CCA Golden Toque
 
Hardwrkr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Oshawa, ON
iTrader: (4)
Posts: 3,437
The 12W6 will handle the ZR360 without any issues. Good choice on amps.
__________________
Pioneer - MB Quart - OZ
http://www.cardomain.com/id/37554
"Your sister is hot but your mom does that thing with her tongue..."
Hardwrkr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-05-2004, 03:44 PM   #7 (permalink)
Post
CCA Hoser
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
iTrader: (0)
Posts: 94
thanks, for the info and the "okay" to go ahead...lol
__________________
-Matt<br /><br />Thump, Thump!
sleboda is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-05-2004, 04:15 PM   #8 (permalink)
Post
CCA McKenzie
 
Rockney's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
iTrader: (0)
Posts: 602
Sleboda...

I run 3 ohm loads on a 4ohm amp,, no problem at all... and that kicker amp will give suffucent power to the original W6 and you should be very happy.
__________________
97 Olds Cutty SL
American Bass 200.1
Kaption SPL-1200's
Sealed Sparetire Well @ 134db
Rockney is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

» Advertisers












advertise here

» Recent Threads
Installer Needed for new Milton Location
Last post by FrankB
Today 04:08 PM
hey everyone!
Last post by 420guy
Today 03:50 PM
Annual X mas wish list 2008
Last post by danyman
Today 03:44 PM
Advertising | Remortgages | Advertising | Remortgages | Mobile Phone

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO 3.2.0
Canadian Car Audio
Page generated in 0.51168 seconds with 12 queries