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How do I wire the speakers to the amp properly with the correct “ohms” load?

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How do I wire the speakers to the amp properly with the correct “ohms” load?

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This is best done by a professional or someone with enough experience wiring your exact same system setup. Getting the correct load (ohms) is CRITICAL for your amplifier and speakers to operate properly and safely! The first thing you need to do is find out how many ohms your amp is stable to. This is found in writing in the owner’s manual, box, and sometimes on the amp itself. If you don’t have any of these options to verify, you can always look up the model number online for specifications. Example 1: 500 watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms bridged mono “4 ohm stable” This shows the real RMS watts the amp produces at 4 ohms. Example 2: 500 watts RMS x 1 @ 2 ohms bridged mono “2 ohm stable” This shows the real RMS watts the amp produces at 2 ohms Scenario: If your subwoofers have a total load of 2 ohms when combined, you cannot safely run them on the amp in example 1 that is only 4 ohm stable. Running the amp in example 1 at 2 ohms will most likely damage your amp and speakers due to excessive dis

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