One Amp, Two Channels, Two Subs....what to do?

[ripNdeb]

My question is: run the amp harder and parallel the subs on one channel OR take the (single) output of the DCX and put it into one channel and run that channel into the other channel on the amp and run 8 ohms, using both sides of the amp?
I don't necessarily need the other channel for something else but, the question is, lighten the load (amp) or raise the wattage (1 channel parallel)?
The amp is an IPR 3000. The signal chain is mixer, DEQ2496, DCX2496.

[Bruce Weldy]

the question is, lighten the load (amp) or raise the wattage (1 channel parallel)?
The amp is an IPR 3000. The signal chain is mixer, DEQ2496, DCX2496.

Using one channel doesn't raise the wattage per speaker. Putting one on each channel gets you 525 watts each, doubling 'em up on one channel gets 950 for both, or 475 each. Split 'em onto two channels.

[bitSmasher]

Here's a quick learning exercise...

http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/electri ... ulator.htm

Rated Power (2 x 2 ohms) - 1,490 watts per channel
= 55 volts

Rated Power (2 x 4 ohms) - 840 watts per channel
= 58 volts

Rated Power (2 x 8 ohms) - 440 watts per channel
= 58 volts

The difference is the current is increased, by having lower impedance. That gives the bigger numbers.
In your case, one speaker per channel will result in the same voltage accross both of them (hence same displacement) as parallel on one channel, but power handling and heat disappation is spread accross both channels - much better for the amp!

[ripNdeb]

Very good; thanks guys
Dana