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running Stock hu and arc audio 125.2 amp and J&M 7.25 2 ohm speakers having trouble with HK i guess i am screwed for replacing with aftermarket HU as most are 4 ohms?
 
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running Stock hu and arc audio 125.2 amp and J&M 7.25 2 ohm speakers having trouble with HK i guess i am screwed for replacing with aftermarket HU as most are 4 ohms?
The HU doesn't have to be 2ohm. Always remember, once you hook an amp to the HU, the HU impedance doesn't matter any more. It all falls upon the amp at that point.
 
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great thanks for the help.having strange problem with HK think i might need to replace it
 
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You'll be glad you did.
 
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aint that the truth
 
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aint that the truth
You know it.....Squirt.
 
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