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Post by baranowski on Aug 17, 2014 15:25:44 GMT -5
I am looking to possibly try mono blocks on my 802d speakers.
But...
They can drop to 3 ohm...
All I can find on the spec sheet is 4 ohm.
Thanks
Bill
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 17, 2014 15:32:19 GMT -5
Hey Bill, I'm pretty sure I've read many an XPA-1 owner say that 2 ohm loads are not a problem, so pretty sure that you'd be safe in this regard. I'm sure some XPA-1 owners will be by shortly to verify my memory, otherwise I know Emotiva customer service would be glad to give you an answer.
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Post by stiehl11 on Aug 17, 2014 15:51:35 GMT -5
While I don't have the XPA-1, I have the XPA-2 (which is the 2-channel version of the XPA-1) and my speakers dip to 2.6 ohm under 80Hz. Never have had a problem no matter how loud I've played them. I assume that you're running your 802d full range, correct?
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Post by bootman on Aug 17, 2014 16:03:19 GMT -5
No issues whatsoever.
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Post by baranowski on Aug 17, 2014 16:12:19 GMT -5
I also have this question posted in the xpr forum.
Without a spec for the lower ohm draw, how would I know that the amp can down down that low?
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 17, 2014 16:15:38 GMT -5
I also have this question posted in the xpr forum. Without a spec for the lower ohm draw, how would I know that the amp can down down that low? If you want an official answer, give Emotiva a call at: 615.790.6754 or 1.877.EMO.TECH between 8am - 5:30pm CST. |
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Post by bootman on Aug 17, 2014 16:16:45 GMT -5
I also have this question posted in the xpr forum. Without a spec for the lower ohm draw, how would I know that the amp can down down that low? I'll ask this. How much power do you think you need at 3ohms in your room? Remember speakers are not straight resistors before you answer. You need to know the freq that the 3ohm dip occurs. Then what level will you be listening at the single dip. Then I'll ask what music you have that is that demanding at the freq.  You may be overthinking things here.  |
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Post by bootman on Aug 17, 2014 16:27:21 GMT -5
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Post by baranowski on Aug 17, 2014 16:53:40 GMT -5
I wouldn't know the answer to the 3 ohm question.
I just know that my speakers are capable of demanding that resistance.
I may not be gaining all that much, if any, from my current amp..
I just figured I would start my research
Bill
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Post by garbulky on Aug 17, 2014 17:33:50 GMT -5
XPA-1 does 1800 watts @ 2 ohm load.
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Post by stiehl11 on Aug 17, 2014 18:06:16 GMT -5
I wouldn't know the answer to the 3 ohm question. I just know that my speakers are capable of demanding that resistance. I may not be gaining all that much, if any, from my current amp.. I just figured I would start my research Bill If you know that they go down to 3 ohm then the source that told you that will know at what frequency it does that at. Hence, how I know that my dip to 2.6 under 80Hz. What is your current amp? |
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Post by baranowski on Aug 17, 2014 18:47:17 GMT -5
My current amp is an anthem statement p5.
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Post by frenchyfranky on Aug 17, 2014 19:00:28 GMT -5
I'm late but no problem you are absolutely into the recommended spec.
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Post by bootman on Aug 17, 2014 19:41:11 GMT -5
My current amp is an anthem statement p5. That is a nice amp. Do you feel you are running out of steam? |
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Post by baranowski on Aug 18, 2014 8:19:04 GMT -5
I don't believe so as I have never experienced something like that.
I am curious to know it'll my speakers are missing Something from all lower amplification.
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