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Expert: - 5/10/2009


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Hi Cleggsan,
 A question about my Audison LRX 5.1 MT amp which i would like to install a Focal 165 KRX2 in front and Focal KP2 on the rear doors. Will it match the impedence in front with the KRX2 being 2 ohms speakers? Thanks in advance.

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The main channel amplifiers are rated at 4 ohms. The sub amp is rated at 2 ohms load.

I would be very cautious about using a 2 ohm load on this amplifier. It would be okey for low power settings but for car the power is usually running at pretty high levels.  

But, contact with the manufacturer and ask them directly.  They should know; they are the ones who run tests on it before they submitted the  CEA specs at:

http://www.audison.eu/xml/products/pdf/audison_support_technical_sheets/audison_...

All the best.
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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.

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