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Old 05-28-2010 | 12:03 PM
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Unhappy Explanation Guys??

I am so lost. to this day i really don't know what the difference is between a 4ohm and a 2ohm sub.

Could someone help me understand what the difference is.

Thanks.
Old 05-28-2010 | 02:04 PM
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A 4ohm sub has a coil that is... 4ohms impedance.

A 2ohm sub has a coil that is... 2ohms impedance.
Old 05-28-2010 | 02:45 PM
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so how do you know which kind to get...?
Old 05-28-2010 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by riefel182
so how do you know which kind to get...?

Referring back to www.bcae1.com, you need to get your basics down or hand this job over to a pro.

You base your ohm spec off the amp's load ratings suitable for it.
Old 05-28-2010 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by riefel182
so how do you know which kind to get...?
2 schools of thought on this one. 1 is if you have the amp first. Then you buy subs to match your amp. The other is buying your subs of choice first, then finding an amp to match. Personally, I like the 1st choice, because I'm rather partial to my Sundown amp. Then again, I can run it down to around .35 ohms daily without much worry so it's not a big deal what subs I get.

Originally Posted by fourthmeal
Referring back to www.bcae1.com, you need to get your basics down or hand this job over to a pro.

You base your ohm spec off the amp's load ratings suitable for it.
I disagree with you here, about handing it off to a pro. There are plenty of people that can and will help him here. If OP's willing to listen, we can teach him all he needs to know. Then there's 1 less idiot paying retail for car audio.
Old 05-29-2010 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mattastick
I disagree with you here, about handing it off to a pro. There are plenty of people that can and will help him here. If OP's willing to listen, we can teach him all he needs to know. Then there's 1 less idiot paying retail for car audio.

I share your sentiment against retail stores. A pro need not be a retail shop though. What I'm conveying here is that you need to know your basics before you move forward here. Hence my push for the bcae website.
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