Will my amp handle 2 subs?

[Fro-Daddy]

i currently have a pioneer TSW305C 12" 800w subwoofer, it is running of my Boss BA-1000 (1000w) 4ch amp (using 2 ch).

i wanna know whether my amp would take another sub (using the other 2 ch)

ive got a pioneer DEHP3550MP h/u

[knore]

yeh it would but then both subs wont be running at their potential

[pstanbis]

you could try running them in parallel - don't know the specs on the amp - might not be stable at 2 ohms though... if you don't know, don't risk it - can be expensive if the amp doesn't have thermal cutouts :Bang: :thumbdwn:

but this is how im running my two alpines - goes ok.

[Fro-Daddy]

it is 2 ohm stable...apparently

how would i run it parallel?

[morlock]

It also depends if the sub can support a 2ohm load, are both subs that you are going to use identical? If not then you can also get a really crap result due to differences between the 2.

Boss amps aren't known to be that great, is the 1000watt rating PMPO or RMS?

[Fhrx]

Based soley on the experience factor (mine and numerous others) unless you treat Boss amplifiers VERY gently, they tend to heat up and suffer failures.

Sorry to be the barer of bad news but I’m just not a fan of Boss products. :(

[pstanbis]

the impedence of the 2 subs won't change, only the apparent impedence to the amp - ohm's law. simple electrical theory. but Fhrx is right, cheaper equipment , while being stable in low load conditions, may not like running at a high level for very long.

[Fro-Daddy]

it have had it blasting for a long periods of time and had no trouble at all with it. it only cost $170 off ebay and retails for about $250 or somehitn gin the shops...

its 1000w peak power (a dodgey 80rms to through each channel or summin)

the subs will be the same, everyone said that the boss amp wont last over a week with the way i have my music and especially with the sub ive got...ive had it for months and NOT ONE drama (apart from when the towing company tried to steal my sub which takes up most of my boot and i couldnt play music..)