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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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I'm getting ready to buy an Image Dynamics Sub and a MRD-M301 Power Amp for starters in my audio upgrade. I notice it comes in either 2 or 4 Ohm. Which should I get for my C5?

Also, do I need to buy this factory interface kit my audio installer says?


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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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You need to match the sub to the amp. What amp are you using and what impedance will it safely run at? Personally I like to use a 4ohm load with a large amp vs a low impedance load on a smaller amp. But there are other factors to consider. Anyways...what amp are you using?

What interface kit are you referring to?
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Originally Posted by EatRice
You need to match the sub to the amp. What amp are you using and what impedance will it safely run at? Personally I like to use a 4ohm load with a large amp vs a low impedance load on a smaller amp. But there are other factors to consider. Anyways...what amp are you using?

What interface kit are you referring to?
My installer wrote this on the estimate: 1 AMP MRD-M301.

He also recomended the Image Dynamics IDQ10 for the sub. Does this sound good?

The kit? The estimate reads: Factory Radio Interface.


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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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you either want a 2 ohm sub or a dualvoice coil 4 ohm sub, they both equal 2 ohms which is where ur amp makes its 350watts rms
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Originally Posted by pentavolvo
you either want a 2 ohm sub or a dualvoice coil 4 ohm sub, they both equal 2 ohms which is where ur amp makes its 350watts rms
this is the set up that alpine intended.
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