I know JL doesn't recommend doing it BUT, I want to run an e2150 with a 2 ohm load in bridge mode. Do you think it will work or will I trip the fault circuitry?

I might just give it a shot...since the actual resistance varies by freq and voltage...I just don't know if I'll be running it within that threshold that will shut the thing down. I suppose there's the potential for damage too huh? Probably not.

In case anyone cares, I'm using the thing to drive a dual 4 ohm Alpine S type, 12". Since my wiring options are limited to 2 ohms or 8 ohms (currently running 8 ohms and not getting much power from the amp), I have to run the amp 2 ohms bridged OR return the speaker and get the dual 2 ohm model. I guess I could also run a second wire to the sub and drive each voice coil on it's own channel (both are mono) and thus show each channel 4 ohms, which would give me more power (roughly twice) than what I'm sending the sub now.

JL recommends running 4 ohm min when bridged...

Anyone help?

 

if you want to run 2 ohm mono, trade the e2150 for an e1400d (400 watts at 12v into 2 ohns, more into higher voltage). 2150 and 1400 are the same size. jps

 

I don't think the 2150 amp will handle it and I think if you have a TSX the class D amp will tast your FM reception

Once option is to get a 2.0 or so crossover inductor and series it with your woofer load. It's a cheat.

 

i had the amp, it sucks bridged or not. not enough clean power

 

e1400d seems like a good little amp.

I think I'll just get the dual 2 ohm speaker though. The 2150 will provide plenty of RMS power for my application.

By the way, I have an 03 TL-P but nothing about the audio system is stock anymore. What's the deal with the TSX? I don't think I get your joke Elduderino...

Thanks for your opinion glott but I suspect you tried to use the amp for an application that it wasn't designed for. You nailed it though, clean if you don't demand much power from it.

 

i had it running two front speakers, i wasn't happy. i switched to the 300/4 what a difference (in price too, haha)

 

Yeah, the slash series is incredible but you pay for it. The circuitry in the e series is great though, you just don't get the regulated power supplies. Like I said, for my application, it's plenty of power. I'm a pilot and need to protect my hearing...there doesn't seem to be much in after market audio that's designed with hearing protection in mind