series vs parallel wiring.... is one better?
06-02-2005, 06:33 AM
#1
Is there really any difference between wiring your subs in series or parallel?
For example a dual 1 Ohm sub wired in series for 2 Ohms, vs a dual 4 wired for 2.
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For example a dual 1 Ohm sub wired in series for 2 Ohms, vs a dual 4 wired for 2.
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06-02-2005, 08:33 AM
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I agree with what DWVM said above. I don't know how much of a difference it all will make in the audio world but you can try to wire to subwoofers in series then press down on the one woofer. The other woofer should move in the opposite direction 
Not exactly sure what that would mean in an SPL application but it's something to think about.
Not exactly sure what that would mean in an SPL application but it's something to think about.
06-02-2005, 09:00 AM
#5
Originally posted by DWVW:
Parallel is better. Have you ever tried to trouble shoot a christmas light string that was wired in series? In a series wiring configuration every piece has an effect on the total chain, much more so than a parallel arrangement.
Parallel is better. Have you ever tried to trouble shoot a christmas light string that was wired in series? In a series wiring configuration every piece has an effect on the total chain, much more so than a parallel arrangement.
But how about a performance standpoint?
I mean, having to find out wich sub is bad shouldn't be that hard because you'll have maybe 4 VC's to try and fix instead of 150 light bulbs.
06-02-2005, 09:22 AM
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Originally posted by BooLeaN:
I agree with what DWVM said above. I don't know how much of a difference it all will make in the audio world but you can try to wire to subwoofers in series then press down on the one woofer. The other woofer should move in the opposite direction
Not exactly sure what that would mean in an SPL application but it's something to think about.
I agree with what DWVM said above. I don't know how much of a difference it all will make in the audio world but you can try to wire to subwoofers in series then press down on the one woofer. The other woofer should move in the opposite direction
Not exactly sure what that would mean in an SPL application but it's something to think about.
06-02-2005, 10:18 AM
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Originally posted by JordyO:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by DWVW:
Parallel is better. Have you ever tried to trouble shoot a christmas light string that was wired in series? In a series wiring configuration every piece has an effect on the total chain, much more so than a parallel arrangement.
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by DWVW:
Parallel is better. Have you ever tried to trouble shoot a christmas light string that was wired in series? In a series wiring configuration every piece has an effect on the total chain, much more so than a parallel arrangement.
But how about a performance standpoint?
I mean, having to find out wich sub is bad shouldn't be that hard because you'll have maybe 4 VC's to try and fix instead of 150 light bulbs.
</font>[/QUOTE]From a performance stand point, I can bet there will be no difference what so ever.like ShYYLO said "It shouldnt affect performance, its what the amps sees". Thats the bottom line.
2 ohm is 2 ohm any way you look at it.
06-02-2005, 10:23 AM
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Originally posted by ShYYLO:
It shouldnt affect performance, its what the amps sees and what you are trying to achieve. Actually series is safer [img]smile.gif[/img] If one sub blows the other shuts off.
It shouldnt affect performance, its what the amps sees and what you are trying to achieve. Actually series is safer [img]smile.gif[/img] If one sub blows the other shuts off.
06-02-2005, 10:24 AM
#10
That's what I figured. Either way the coils are getting the same power.
I just though I heard it was better to wire in paralle.
Thanks for clearing it up though! [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
I just though I heard it was better to wire in paralle.
Thanks for clearing it up though! [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
