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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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2 Ohm vs. 4 Ohm

I can get a kicker 10L7 real cheap but its 4ohm. What is the difference between a 4ohm and a 2ohm sub. I noticed when it was 4ohm the max and rms wattage dropped quite a bit?
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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Lower the ohms, better the sound. Brief answer
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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K thats really all I needed. How much of a difference is there. If I could get a kicker 10l7 and a kicker box for about 150 should i do it or spend probably 100 extra and get it seperately to get a 2ohm
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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You have to not only worry about the sub but the amp driving it. Do you already have an amp chose or are you going to purchase your amp based on your sub decision?
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Pretty much If I get a good deal on either I will purchase the other accordingly. Why can't subs and amps be plug and play. :) I was looking at



• 10" Solo-Baric L7 Subwoofer (S10L7)
• Slim Truck Style Sealed Enclosure For Maximum Sound Quality
• 3/4" Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Construction
• High Density Automotive-Grade Carpeting
• Gray Cast Aluminum Inserts
• Cast Aluminum L7 Woofer Grille
• 4-Ohm Impedance
• 600 Watts RMS / 1200 Watts Peak Power Handling (using a subsonic filter)
• 400 Watts RMS / 800 Watts Peak Power Handling (without a subsonic filter)
• Dimensions: 17 1/2" W x 14 1/2" H x 9 1/4" D (at bottom) to 6 1/8" D (at top)


And then ZX750.1 Kicker amp. Which only shows 2ohm. Which is when I started reading into all this ohm mumbojumbo.
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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Nice choice of subwoofer.
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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The sub, the box, and the grill come with it and its only 174.00
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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ZX750.1 will do 350 watts at 4 ohm or 750 watts at 2 ohm. you are going to want 600 watts rms for that sub. how much are you looking to spend on an amp.
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Thats crazy its a 400 watt difference. I was trying to keep all this as low as possible, but still getting a good system. I'm just gonna keep looking I guess. I'll just make sure its 2ohm.
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=14746
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=14926
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=16895
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=15527

all of these amps are under $400 shipped



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