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Old 05-04-2010, 01:49 AM
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I was wondering what my wiring diagram ought to look like for hoking up my (3200w x 1 ch @ 2 ohm , or 2000 w 1ch @ 4ohm) hifonics colossus amplifier. it is mosfet enabled and i would be bridging it under either application.

I have not yet decided which impedance to run the amplifier at yet, and i guess my question to you is:

1) Which would the Apline type X 10" subs respond better to .
a) 2kw @ 4ohm b) 3.2kw @ 2 ohm


2) In which order should i wire the two 4ohm voice coils on the subs together/ to the amp to achive my desired impedance. ( chosen in 1)
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If I'm not mistaken the Type X subs only come in Dual 4 ohm. So you only have the option of 1, 4, and 16 ohms.

Either way, I would still go at 4 ohms.

Series each of the subs, then parallel both subs together.
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colossus can be a tricky amp to wire as some of the older models are actually 2 amps in one case and they have to be bridged externally.

sick amp tho.
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Old 05-04-2010, 12:40 PM
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series the subs coils and paralelle the individual subs, thanx.

and yes you are correct it is the XX edition which requires to b bridged externaly (mosfet allows this)

i am quite anxious to see how this sounds; i have done all the installation and enclosure building myself, as my first stereo system. I have only yet to somehow find a way to mount the amp to my box. (1" mdf so it should hold up aight)

Are there any specifc ways i need to go about bridging the amp? there are 2 speaker outputs ( + - + - ) and they are ment o be bridged to 1 channel. Does this mean the amp will run at whatever impedance is created by the subs? Also is mosfet something that will automatically engage when the amp becomes bridged?

I Guess i am trying to ask were th wires coming from the amps speaker terminals should be running (or do i connect them together?)


I have spent so much time on the rest of th system that it would be a shame to foul up such a simple process like connecting my amp properly.


Extra info:

i am also running AvI component system which has plenty noise to be herd over the subs, and my subwoofer enclosure is CLOSED with a 45 degree angle fo the subs.
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Bump

Bump, still wondering how to maximize my setup.
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