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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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which 1 is positive and which 1 is negative on a sub? the red or black?
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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the black is negative and red is positive. i dont even follow polarities though. just hook them up either way and go by what sounds best
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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oh!! I wanted to say that!!!
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 06:46 PM
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Throughout your system red is right (positive) and back or white are left (negative). [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img] Now once it is hooked up and working correctly THEN swap around speaker polarities for best sound.
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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I was going to use it as well but I have been too much of a smart **** lately (Sorry Dave)
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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i also wired my 2 subs in parellel and bridged them 2 my amp. i won't fry it or anything right?
Old Jan 15, 2004 | 11:45 PM
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it depends on the amp.read your manual, or check info on the web. or let us know, someone may have experience with the product
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