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  1. 12-05-2010 07:45 PM #1
    spartankicker43
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    Default mono or 2-channel amp?

    I have 2 subs, max handling 300 watts a piece at 4 ohm.
    do i need a mono or 2 channel amplifier?
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  2. 12-05-2010 08:22 PM #2
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    Hello,
    If it were me I would look at a good quality monobloc power amp that can work into a 2 Ohm impedance. Then connect the two subs in parallel and you should be fine. Most amps will have adjustable low pass filters to allow you to get your subs tuned in with the rest of your system.
    Cheers, Ken
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    Generally for a 2 ohm load a monoblock is desired. For a single 4 ohm load, 2 channel is the cheapest and most effective means.
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  4. 12-05-2010 10:40 PM #4
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    the new polk pa880 mono amps should be something to look into:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/pa/index.php#pa880_1
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