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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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Amp Ohms

I got 2 12 DVC 4ohm subs 350 rms max and an mono amp that runs
1000-Watts RMS x 1-ch @ 1-Ohm
700-Watts RMS x 1-ch @ 2-Ohms
350-Watts RMS x 1-ch @ 4-Ohms

is there anyway i can wire these 4ohms subs at 2ohms to get 700 rms from the amp? would i wire them in parallel?
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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your amp goes down to 1ohm so run everything in parallel and you have a 1ohm load.
If your heart is set on 2ohms then run your coils in series then bring your feed back to the amp in parallel.

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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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woudn't 1ohm be to much for the subs to handle?

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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by blaster1812
I got 2 12 DVC 4ohm subs 350 rms max and an mono amp that runs
1000-Watts RMS x 1-ch @ 1-Ohm
Wire them for the 1Ohm load. Most subs can handle more than their rated power. Just set the gains correctly and you have nothing to worry about. In fact it would probably be better than maxing out your amp into a 2ohm load if you set the gains right. Also many will argue that wiring subs in series will cause unwanted noise or distortion.
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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alright, thanks
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