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Sub wiring configuration ( 2 x DVC subs 1 x Monoblock amp)


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#1 v8tfcorty

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Posted 29 December 2011 - 04:21 PM

Both subs are 4 ohm DVC
Amp is Single channel Mono with dual outs stable @ 1 ohm.

Been scratching my head on how best to hook this up, was thinking of each subs voice coils running parallel (2 ohm load) then connect each to the "out" on the amp. does this show a 1 ohm load ?

Alternatively the below would be easiest and neatest but am unsure on the ohm load.

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This is basically where Iam am at, 2 monoblocks and 4 DVC subs.

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Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

#2 Arctic Alto

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Posted 29 December 2011 - 07:42 PM

I would run 2 subs to each amp for a 1ohm load. just run one as the master and the other one as slave.
Here are the wiring options
http://www.the12volt...ns.asp?Q=2&I=42

#3 v8tfcorty

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Posted 29 December 2011 - 09:13 PM

Arctic Alto, on 29 December 2011 - 07:42 PM, said:

I would run 2 subs to each amp for a 1ohm load. just run one as the master and the other one as slave.
Here are the wiring options
http://www.the12volt...ns.asp?Q=2&I=42


Seriously, a referral to 12volt.com.

Yeah been there done that, was after some "real" world answers.

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Posted 29 December 2011 - 11:11 PM

v8tfcorty, on 29 December 2011 - 09:13 PM, said:




Seriously, a referral to 12volt.com.

Yeah been there done that, was after some "real" world answers.

Where do you see a problem ?
Both amps get a 1ohm load to get the most wattage but still stable.
Can't you wire them as master & slave ?

#5 Arctic Alto

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Posted 29 December 2011 - 11:36 PM

If you going to bridge the amps. They'll only take a 2ohm load.
http://www.the12volt...=4&I=42#results


#6 v8tfcorty

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Posted 30 December 2011 - 02:06 AM

master/slave/bridged amps ?

Have 2 amps and 4 subs, all Iam/was asking was how to configure them, all is sorted now and thanks for your input.





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