Re: Stereo vs bridged mono
In a previous life I did a comparison between a PL236 bridged into 4 (supposedly 3.6kW) and a PL380 dual channel mode into 4 (2.5kW). The improvement going to the PL380 was huge. The PL380 driving just one sub made me feel physically sick. The PL236 had no chance. Hard to describe the perceived difference so here's an ugly hand-drawn pic of what it sounded like. The red is the PL380, the only reason the blue (PL236 bridged) goes higher at the start is because I am assuming it did actually do 3.6kW for the start of the notes... it just couldn't sustain it. To be sure, it was loud, but just in a different ballpark.
I know in a world of measurements and accurate science it might seem a little weird to trust my "chart", but if you have the chance to test the PL380 properly (test it with some EDM, that should show it pretty easily). I just wish I had have measured it on the day 5 years back. Oh yes, after a 5 minute demo to the boss we ordered $100k worth the next day.
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P.S. If anyone needs any technical charting done, I'm thinking of offering it as a new service! :lol:
