Should I get a 4-ohm sub or a 2-ohm sub. I have a Alpine V12 MRV-100M amp.
Specs for my amp are:
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output: RMS Continuous Power (at 12.0V, 20 Hz to 200 Hz)
Mono into 4 ohms ................................................................................................................. 100W (0.08% THD)
Mono into 2 ohms ................................................................................................................... 150W (0.3% THD)
Power Output: RMS Continuous Power (at 14.4V, 20 Hz to 200 Hz)
Mono into 4 ohms ................................................................................................................. 150W (0.08% THD)
Mono into 2 ohms ................................................................................................................... 200W (0.3% THD)
Max. Power (at 14.4V)
Mono into 4 ohms ...................................................................................................................................... 240W
Bridged into 2 ohms .................................................................................................................................. 300W
Frequency Response.................................................................................................... 20 Hz to 200 Hz (+0, -3 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ....................................................................................... 100 dBA (referenced to rated power)
Input Sensitivity (for rated power output) ....................................................... 200mV to 4.0V (1.0V at center detent)
Input Impedance .................................................................................................................................... 10k ohms <
Speaker Impedance............................................................................................................................... 4 or 2 ohms
Active Dividing Network Frequency and Slope ........................................................ 50 to 200 Hz, 24 dB per octave
Power Requirement ....................................................................................................11 - 16VDC Negative Ground
Dimensions (W x H x D) ..................................................... 280mm x 60mm x 180mm (10-15/16" x 2-3/8" x 7-1/8")
Weight ......................................................................................................................................... 2.8 kg (6 lbs. 2 oz)
I don't know what any of this means so can someone help?
Specs for my amp are:
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output: RMS Continuous Power (at 12.0V, 20 Hz to 200 Hz)
Mono into 4 ohms ................................................................................................................. 100W (0.08% THD)
Mono into 2 ohms ................................................................................................................... 150W (0.3% THD)
Power Output: RMS Continuous Power (at 14.4V, 20 Hz to 200 Hz)
Mono into 4 ohms ................................................................................................................. 150W (0.08% THD)
Mono into 2 ohms ................................................................................................................... 200W (0.3% THD)
Max. Power (at 14.4V)
Mono into 4 ohms ...................................................................................................................................... 240W
Bridged into 2 ohms .................................................................................................................................. 300W
Frequency Response.................................................................................................... 20 Hz to 200 Hz (+0, -3 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ....................................................................................... 100 dBA (referenced to rated power)
Input Sensitivity (for rated power output) ....................................................... 200mV to 4.0V (1.0V at center detent)
Input Impedance .................................................................................................................................... 10k ohms <
Speaker Impedance............................................................................................................................... 4 or 2 ohms
Active Dividing Network Frequency and Slope ........................................................ 50 to 200 Hz, 24 dB per octave
Power Requirement ....................................................................................................11 - 16VDC Negative Ground
Dimensions (W x H x D) ..................................................... 280mm x 60mm x 180mm (10-15/16" x 2-3/8" x 7-1/8")
Weight ......................................................................................................................................... 2.8 kg (6 lbs. 2 oz)
I don't know what any of this means so can someone help?