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Car subwoofer on home amplifier

krakov Posted messages 4 Status Member -  
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Hello,
I've always wondered the following question:

Can we connect a subwoofer designed for car audio to a home amplifier?

If you have any explanations or solutions regarding this process.

Thank you.
Configuration: Asus P5e;E8400;crossfire hd4850;4GoDDR2 Kingston

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    intelbidouille Posted messages 295 Status Member 24
     
    It all depends on the impedance and the number of free outputs on your hi-fi or home theater amp

    there are subwoofers made for home amplifiers, otherwise if you want to use car amplifiers or tuning woofers, connect an audio amplifier like a DJ with an impedance that matches

    on my PC output, I have a 500Wrms amplifier with 2 250Wrms speakers, all at 8ohm, making it professional equipment that I use to listen to music or movies with incredible quality and sound!

    it's up to you to decide ;)
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  2. intelbidouille Posted messages 295 Status Member 24
     
    What is the impedance of your amplifier and its output power?
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  3. krakov Posted messages 4 Status Member
     
    Thank you for your response.

    I want to transform my old Focal 33K into a living room subwoofer, but I was wondering if such a transformation is feasible and what type of amplifier I could adapt it to.

    I will look into the specifications of this driver before considering the installation.

    If someone has already developed this type of modification...
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  4. krakov Posted messages 4 Status Member
     
    I don't know which amplifier to choose.

    The only thing is that my sub is 4 ohms.
    So I think I'll focus my amplifier purchase based on this impedance.

    If anyone knows a good home theater type amplifier that I can adapt my sub to...
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  6. intelbidouille Posted messages 295 Status Member 24
     
    a professional-type amp with heatsinks for it to be silent with an impedance of 4/8 ohm is good
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  7. (julien) Posted messages 2114 Status Member 199
     
    Most car audio systems are 4 ohms

    home audio systems range from 6 to 8 ohms
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    1. moi
       
      Not really, no!!! There are quite a few hi-fi speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms!!!!! Anyway, it's just an indication because a speaker doesn't have the same impedance across its entire frequency range, except maybe for very high-end ones, and even then! And in any case, a recent amplifier, whether for sound reinforcement or hi-fi (quality ones, not crap like Sony, Pioneer, or mini-system amplifiers for example) is capable of driving 4 ohms, as long as you stay within reasonable levels.
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    2. ju'
       
      The impedance of Hi-Fi speakers ranges from 4 to 16 ohms, in any case, the amplifiers, which provides a wide range of choices when it comes to speakers.
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  8. intelbidouille Posted messages 295 Status Member 24
     
    The "pro" sound amplifiers vary from 2 to 4 to 8 ohms

    second-hand it's perfect
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  9. ybbb
     
    <translation>Inverse question: connecting a subwoofer (70 W rms - 8 ohm) from a home theater to a car radio 4 X 60 W, what does it give? Is it feasible or not?</translation>
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    1. ju'
       
      Not possible his car = 4 ohms
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