peerless, 4 vs 8ohm

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Hi.
Im building a sub with a closed 50L enclosure and a zachry dsw-250 amp, which is supposed to have 300W @ 4ohm and 160W @ 8ohm. Im going to a peerless xxls driver, either 4 or 8ohm version. I can get the 8ohm for 100$ and 4ohm for 160$.

so, my question is: what will the differences between using the 4 and 8 ohm version on this amp be? Will the sub have access to way too little power if using the 8ohm?

thanks for replys:)
 
Since the XXLS series are high power units with low sensitivity (around 88-90 dB), I personally would choose the 4 Ohm version.
I use 4 Ohm Forster woofers myself....

The difference between 4 and 8 Ohms are that you with 4 Ohm need lover output Voltage but higher Current than using an 8 Ohm woofer. I don't know your dsw-250 amp, however if the ratings you listed are true, then the amp is very suitable to drive a 4 Ohm woofer ;)
 
thanks alot for the good answer:)
i'll leave the 8ohm out of the question then!
the amp weights over 10kg, so i think it can deliver alot.

but how about the svs 12.2 driver? does anyone know how that one will perform compared to the xxls using the same amp?
 
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