Arc Moto @2ohm
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Road Master
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Arc Moto @2ohm
So the research I have found indicates that the ARC amp is 150 Watts in 4 Ohm and also in 2 Ohm.
Just seems odd to me.
Does anyone know how they are accomplishing this?
Is there some type of regulator on the voltage side when set for 2 ohm?
I see that they have switches for 2 ohm and for 4 ohm operation.
My next question is
Has anyone run a 2 ohm load with the amp switches set for 4 ohm?
What was the result?
Really wish someone had live data on this amp
This link shows the amp running 150 watts @2 ohm
http://www.pasmag.com/car-audio/test...plifier-review
Just seems odd to me.
Does anyone know how they are accomplishing this?
Is there some type of regulator on the voltage side when set for 2 ohm?
I see that they have switches for 2 ohm and for 4 ohm operation.
My next question is
Has anyone run a 2 ohm load with the amp switches set for 4 ohm?
What was the result?
Really wish someone had live data on this amp
This link shows the amp running 150 watts @2 ohm
http://www.pasmag.com/car-audio/test...plifier-review
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Road Master
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Just curious how the switch from 2 ohm to 4 ohm accomplishes the task
I imagine it has an effect on the rail voltage.
Its not really adjusting the power on the fly like HD600/4
any load from 1.5 to 4 Ohm is regulated to the output automatically.
And I think that is what you are referencing.
Shame those amps wont fit, Im afraid its to deep @8.29 inches
I will be running 8 and planned on using the amp in 2 ohm mode
But good to know that its best in 4ohm fora 6 speaker system
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I'm curious as to why the 6 speak set up sounds better on 4ohm mode? I'm about to add lowers making mine a 6 speak setup off that amp.
If I knew the scientific details as to why I would happily tell you but I can only speak to that ino the shop we get better sound results with 4 on 6 or less speakers. I honestly don't know why specifically. Sorry
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Thanks
Just curious how the switch from 2 ohm to 4 ohm accomplishes the task
I imagine it has an effect on the rail voltage.
Its not really adjusting the power on the fly like HD600/4
any load from 1.5 to 4 Ohm is regulated to the output automatically.
And I think that is what you are referencing.
Shame those amps wont fit, Im afraid its to deep @8.29 inches
Yes
I will be running 8 and planned on using the amp in 2 ohm mode
But good to know that its best in 4ohm fora 6 speaker system
Just curious how the switch from 2 ohm to 4 ohm accomplishes the task
I imagine it has an effect on the rail voltage.
Its not really adjusting the power on the fly like HD600/4
any load from 1.5 to 4 Ohm is regulated to the output automatically.
And I think that is what you are referencing.
Shame those amps wont fit, Im afraid its to deep @8.29 inches
Yes
I will be running 8 and planned on using the amp in 2 ohm mode
But good to know that its best in 4ohm fora 6 speaker system
If I were to run 6 speakers I'd run the parallel channel at 2 and the other at 4.
http://www.pasmag.com/car-audio/test...plifier-review
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Mak check out the review of the xDI version. There's a good technical explanation on how the "constant" power supply works. Seems as the switch essentially changes the power feedback loop, each providing power per load amount...2 or 4.
If I were to run 6 speakers I'd run the parallel channel at 2 and the other at 4.
http://www.pasmag.com/car-audio/test...plifier-review
If I were to run 6 speakers I'd run the parallel channel at 2 and the other at 4.
http://www.pasmag.com/car-audio/test...plifier-review
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Thanks Haze
these two amps are very similar
The xDI runs much like the JL HD400 all automatic so to say.
JL calls it R.I.P.S. – Regulated, Intelligent Power Supply
Im still confused on the switch for 2 ohm and 4 ohm on the 600.4
I suppose the rails could be split between channels, thus letting you run a 2 ohm load on the front channel and a 4 ohm load on the rear channel
these two amps are very similar
The xDI runs much like the JL HD400 all automatic so to say.
JL calls it R.I.P.S. – Regulated, Intelligent Power Supply
Im still confused on the switch for 2 ohm and 4 ohm on the 600.4
I suppose the rails could be split between channels, thus letting you run a 2 ohm load on the front channel and a 4 ohm load on the rear channel