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ppgt94 · 05-16-2005, 03:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LESLIEx317537

Wouldn't running the center channel off the 4Ch's front left and right output change the ohm's somehow?
I guess if it drops the ohms, then the amp would be working at a lower ohm pumping more wattage and it may not reduce the power???
The THD% value will go up though.

It may be easier to just add a small mono amp for the center channel if you really want one. I was thinking of adding one, but I have no more amp mounting space right now in my current config.

Not if it's done through software. Most surround sound cards offer many options to up or down-mix channels. It doesn't change any ohmage. I'll look for a screen shot to try and visually explain what I'm talking about.

05-16-2005, 03:34 PM	#139
ppgt94 FLAC Join Date: May 2001 Location: USA Posts: 1,352	Quote: Originally Posted by LESLIEx317537 Wouldn't running the center channel off the 4Ch's front left and right output change the ohm's somehow? I guess if it drops the ohms, then the amp would be working at a lower ohm pumping more wattage and it may not reduce the power??? The THD% value will go up though. It may be easier to just add a small mono amp for the center channel if you really want one. I was thinking of adding one, but I have no more amp mounting space right now in my current config. Not if it's done through software. Most surround sound cards offer many options to up or down-mix channels. It doesn't change any ohmage. I'll look for a screen shot to try and visually explain what I'm talking about. __________________ My Install Thread digitaljetta.com MKIV VW Jetta How do I get sound to my car?