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Expert: Peter G. Lee - 1/9/2007


Question
how do i bridge a 4way amp to make it a 2 way amp  

Answer
Hi Armando,
Some amps are brigable, other are not. if yours is then it will show on the side of the case above the speaker connections like so

_____
+     -
+ - + -
0 0 0 0 (=speaker screws)

Connect the single speaker to the two outside connections and LEAVE to two centre ones.
If it is NOT shown as such then it may not be possible.
Remember, the speaker needs to be about 50% higher wattage value than the BRIDGED output of the amp!
ie, 2 x 125w or 1 x 250w output needs speakers 2 x 185w or 1 x 375w
Peter

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Peter G. Lee

Expertise

Accessory installations including audio, security and lighting, general wiring and fault finding. Nothing specific to US car electrics such as ECUs or engine management systems please i.e. how do I get the radio out of a Saturn, we don't have Saturns in Europe so I wouldn't know.

Experience

11 years as a security and audio installer in the U.K. 9 years own company in South West of U.K. installing for a number of high street retailers incluing Trinity in-car centre, Road User, Halfords and A.1. Past advisor to and chairman of Sold Secure initative gloucestershire police. member PACT (partnership against car theft)U.K. police, Kit car builder VW air coole

Organizations
Member of the institute of diagnostic engineers M.I.Diag.E

Education/Credentials
Certified by Clifford, Cobra (U.K.) Serpi Star-Gamel, Moss, Philips, Tracker (Lowjack), Pioneer blue chip installer, Kenwood installer. City and Guilds, A.R.E

Past/Present clients
Over 2,000 between 1988 and 2000

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