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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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series or parallel?
i have 2 pxw1051 clarion subs and an 850 watt dpx1851 amp
would it be better to wire these in parallel or series?
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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The 2 coils on each sub in parallel, each sub in series.
or the other way around; it wont make any difference.
The 2 coils on each sub in series, each sub in parallel.

This will give you 2ohms final.
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Njord
The 2 coils on each sub in parallel, each sub in series.
or the other way around; it wont make any difference.
The 2 coils on each sub in series, each sub in parallel.

This will give you 2ohms final.
Electrically it looks the same, but wire the coils in series and the subs in parallel....any small differences in the coils are negated and the system will function better.....
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