can you then split the bridge mono mode so 2 speakers have the higher output and just use a speakon splitter connected to the other end of the bridge mono cable? my speakers are for my pa, each speaker is plugged into its own channel (1,2) I bought a bridged mono cable ( can only be plugged on channel 1 for bridge mode on my crown just like yours) and want to now split this higher output signal to both PA speakers which are 8 ohm 15" jbl's
When you bridge, it cuts the ohms in half (which is how you get the extra power in addition to running both channels). But if you run two speakers on one bridge it will cut the ohms again, which in theory would give you even more power, but it definitely has a chance to fry your amp, because you’d be at like 2 ohms. You don’t need to “split” the speakon, you could just run a speakon from one speaker to the next through the plugs on the speakers to get the same effect as splitting it. Again, this has a good chance of melting your amp. Proceed with caution.
You should only bridge an amp if you have to. Yes, you get more power, but you beat the crap out of your system to do it. Bridging the amp makes it see half the resistance to any load you connect to it. For example, a 4 ohm load is now a 2 ohm load. Why would anyone want to do that to an amp? If you have no choice, and the amp is struggling, then OK, maybe it will work better bridged. But its always better to buy an amp that has enough power to start with. If you're not sure what I'm talking about, think if it this way. If you want to make your car go faster, you could upgrade your motor properly, or you can drive down a hill with you foot to the floor. That's what bridging is doing. It forces your amp to work twice as hard. Also, when you look at specs for an amp, power ratings are usually pure fantasy. You can only get those type of power ratings on a bench under controlled conditions. You will never get close to any of those numbers when using it to drive speakers.
can you then split the bridge mono mode so 2 speakers have the higher output and just use a speakon splitter connected to the other end of the bridge mono cable? my speakers are for my pa, each speaker is plugged into its own channel (1,2) I bought a bridged mono cable ( can only be plugged on channel 1 for bridge mode on my crown just like yours) and want to now split this higher output signal to both PA speakers which are 8 ohm 15" jbl's
When you bridge, it cuts the ohms in half (which is how you get the extra power in addition to running both channels). But if you run two speakers on one bridge it will cut the ohms again, which in theory would give you even more power, but it definitely has a chance to fry your amp, because you’d be at like 2 ohms. You don’t need to “split” the speakon, you could just run a speakon from one speaker to the next through the plugs on the speakers to get the same effect as splitting it. Again, this has a good chance of melting your amp. Proceed with caution.
Thank you very much, now i understand it! But what song are you listening to at 7:37?
It starts with “Dreams pt. II” by Sara Skinner. Then I switch it to “Thunder” by Gabre Ponte.
@ thank you 👍🏻
You should only bridge an amp if you have to. Yes, you get more power, but you beat the crap out of your system to do it. Bridging the amp makes it see half the resistance to any load you connect to it. For example, a 4 ohm load is now a 2 ohm load. Why would anyone want to do that to an amp? If you have no choice, and the amp is struggling, then OK, maybe it will work better bridged. But its always better to buy an amp that has enough power to start with.
If you're not sure what I'm talking about, think if it this way. If you want to make your car go faster, you could upgrade your motor properly, or you can drive down a hill with you foot to the floor. That's what bridging is doing. It forces your amp to work twice as hard. Also, when you look at specs for an amp, power ratings are usually pure fantasy. You can only get those type of power ratings on a bench under controlled conditions. You will never get close to any of those numbers when using it to drive speakers.