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Can my 4 channel amp be bridged down to 1 channel?

Discussion in 'Car Stereo Amplifiers' started by Splint333, Feb 5, 2011.

  1. Splint333

    Splint333 New Member

    Ok, I bought some new subs, http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107DB1222/Polk-Audio-db1222.html?tp=112, and I found an old amp in the garage, It's a MTX TA7804, it's a 4 channel amp but the website shows 800w x 1 @ 2 ohms. It's got a button on the top that switches from 4 channel to 2 channel but I'm not sure how to go about it or if it's even possible to get it down to one channel stable. Any help would be appreciated.
     
    Splint333, Feb 5, 2011
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  2. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    you must be looking at the wrong amp specs. you can't bridge a 4ch amp to 1 ch.

    2 channels yes but not one. so either wire the box to one channel,or buy a new mono amp and use the 4ch for your mids and highs.

    look for an amp that does 500 to 750 watts or a little more.
     
    pedro quiroga, Feb 5, 2011
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  3. tommy2tone

    tommy2tone Full Member

    tommy2tone, Feb 6, 2011
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  4. Splint333

    Splint333 New Member

    Thanks! I thought it was possible but couldn't find the wiring diagrams. Appreciate the links.
     
    Splint333, Feb 6, 2011
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  5. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    wow. i stand corrected. never seen one do that.
     
    pedro quiroga, Feb 6, 2011
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  6. tommy2tone

    tommy2tone Full Member

    I've heard a guy talking about his mtx 4 chl that was also a mono 1 chl amp,but I didn't look into it until this thread was posted.
     
    tommy2tone, Feb 6, 2011
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