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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 03:42 AM
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2 subs for an amp?

hi to all, i just want to know what's the best in installing 2 subs and one amp with 2 channels...... I have 2 10's jbl gto 1014D that will be running by autotek 1000 watts 2 channels amp...... what is the best way to do it? set the amp to mono and bridged or use the full range system? thank you so much all the suggestions will be appreciated.... more power to all
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 04:34 AM
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Well, first of all there is no way that amp is 1000w. I've never seen a multi channel amp come anywhere close to that. However, if you insist on using it, you have to bridge both channels together by using Channel 1's positive and Channel 2's negative. Set the amp to mono/bridged.

Also, you better make sure you wire the subs to a total of 4 ohms.

Just a heads up though, don't expect anything fantastic, because you'd be surprised to get 100w combined to both subs.
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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fusionmadsen, i made a parallel from the dual coil 4ohms to make it 2ohms is that right or i should series it (the sub)? well from the review in this amp (thru the net) all were positive

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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Yes, the correct way to wire 2 dual 4 ohm drivers is to make a series-parallel circuit.

This means wiring the coils in series and then the drivers in parallel.
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Instead of having the 2 long +/- wires to each sub, you can just piggyback the 2nd one from the 1st just as long as you make sure not to make an error in the wiring.
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