New 2 Ohm Speaker
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New 2 Ohm Speaker So dont know if these will be any good but kenwood has new 6.5 components that are 2 ohm...just saw them part numbers are kfc-x1710 and kfc-x1710p
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Originally Posted by Todd157k
If the system is rated at 4-8 ohm and you put a 2 ohm speaker on it, you're likely to burn the amp in the unit. Especially when you crank it up.
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Originally Posted by SLVR_99-Z
Good find. I'm lookin to get some components and I think these might be the ones I want. Would there be a problem with them being a 220 watt max? I thought the monsoon amp was 250 watt or even 500.
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Originally Posted by WhiteBird00
Well, no...those ratings for the Monsoon are ILS (If Lightning Strikes) and have no bearing on reality. Besides, even if they did, it would be total output into 8 channels so there's no way that a single channel could overwhelm those speakers.
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Originally Posted by dragonrage
I'd say no, but they'll beat stock.
Originally Posted by SLVR_99-Z
why do you say no? if i keep the stock monsoon and just replace speakers wouldnt a 2 ohm be better than a 4? not trying to come off as a jerk. just curious.
On the other hand, if you intend to lose the Monsoon (and that's rated at MAX output, not RMS, and has no bearing on reality) and add a real amp at some point, might take a look at Alpine Type R series, nice stuff and very efficient, but still can take 100 rms (true RMS power) and sound excellent (assuming proper crossovers, clean signal, yadayada)
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Originally Posted by Boodyrider
yes, they will be better than a 4 ohm if that's all you are doing.
On the other hand, if you intend to lose the Monsoon (and that's rated at MAX output, not RMS, and has no bearing on reality) and add a real amp at some point, might take a look at Alpine Type R series, nice stuff and very efficient, but still can take 100 rms (true RMS power) and sound excellent (assuming proper crossovers, clean signal, yadayada)
On the other hand, if you intend to lose the Monsoon (and that's rated at MAX output, not RMS, and has no bearing on reality) and add a real amp at some point, might take a look at Alpine Type R series, nice stuff and very efficient, but still can take 100 rms (true RMS power) and sound excellent (assuming proper crossovers, clean signal, yadayada)
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Originally Posted by dragonrage
Because it's Kenwood.
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Originally Posted by fredmr39
WhiteBird00 -- all tweeters are of 4 ohm impedances...correct? ...so are there any problems in using 2 ohm component sets in the tweeter locations??
Actually, for Camaros the KFC-X1710 (without the P) is a 2-ohm coax that should work nicely in the doors. For Firebirds I would try the KFC-X1710P components including the tweeters but listen to them carefully for signs of distortion or for the sound to be too bright because of the tweeters being proportionally louder (due to reduced impedance). If it's a problem, leave the factory tweeters in place - they seldom blow.
