pabz

I bought a sub and amp today but think i bought the wrong setup?

amp: ZX300.1 Kicker:
# mono subwoofer amplifier
# 150 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (300 watts x 1 at 2 ohms)
# low-pass filter (80 Hz at 24 dB per octave)
# subsonic filter (25 Hz)
# bass boost (12 dB at 40 Hz)
# 2 ohms

sub: Kicker CVR124 CompVR Series 12" Subwoofer
# 400 watt
# 4 ohms

about all i know about it, please help i don't know anything about systems. I'm guessing i need a higher powered amp?

danyman

iTrader: (1)

if the sub would be DUAL 4ohm that amp would do fine. unless that amp has a bridging capabilitys like i seen on some other monoblocks

but in other words yes you need a bigger amp. at 4ohm you would need around 300 to 400watts

Denonite

iTrader: (1)

Well...it'll work, just not as well as it could. Your amp is not matched to your sub properly. You can take your sub back and get a dual 4ohm voice coil version, then you can wire it parallel and create a 2ohm load for your amp. This get the most out of the amp...300watts rms @ 2ohms...and will power your sub much better. Your other option is to get an amp that will deliver 400watts rms into a 4ohm load...that's the route i'd take if it was possible.

jalat

iTrader: (6)

CVR's are dual 4 ohm woofers. they dont come in single 4 ohm coils

Denonite

iTrader: (1)

If it's dual 4ohm...then you're good to go...make sure you follow the wiring diagram for a parallel 2ohm final load. Your amp will give you 300 watts rms at that point.