DVC SUB Wiring HELP

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Feb 26, 2004 | 08:58 AM

gd_85

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Hey, i have a rockford HE2 and i was wondering what is the best way to wire the sub..2ohms or 4ohms? How do i go about doing this. Thx

Feb 26, 2004 | 09:01 AM

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www.jlaudio.com

go to the tutorials section, they have an excellent DVC FAQ and wiring diagrams

Wire for the impedance that best matches your amp's power output

Feb 26, 2004 | 09:13 AM

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If i wire the sub up for 8ohms can i run it at home to test it on my house stereo?

Feb 26, 2004 | 09:44 AM

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Umm if it's a dvc 4 ohm, you can wire it to 2 ohms, or 8 ohms, and yes you'd be able to test it on your house stereo.
I don't see how you can wire it at 2 or 4 ohms, it's either 2 or 8 (if you have a dvc 4 ohm).

Feb 26, 2004 | 09:50 AM

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yea sorry...So if i write it to 2ohm is ok to test at home? nothing will be damaged? or must it be at 8 to test at home?

Feb 26, 2004 | 10:49 AM

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8 ohm is the norm for home equipment, do not wire for two or you will have problems! Good luck!

Feb 26, 2004 | 05:20 PM

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If you have a fairly good quality home audio amplifier/receiver, you can usually run a 4ohm driver without incident, however a 2ohm load is certainly pushing the limits.