Wiring Subs in line

Sploke said:
The load doesn't change whether the amp is bridged or not - 2 ohms is 2 ohms. However - many amps that are 2-ohm stable will specify 4 ohm stable in bridged mode, which I think is what you're trying to say. This is why I asked for more detial on the amp - regular 2 channel amp or a true mono amp.
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I am not here to get into an argument but I will have to disagree. It does make a difference "bridging a stereo amp or using a mono block amp". Yes "an ohm is an ohm" however what we are looking at is that if you bridge a stereo amp, each channel shares the load. Therefore the single output of the amp in a bridged mode would see 1/2 the load. So a 2 ohm measured load ( 2-- 4 ohm subs in parallel) at the amp will actually cause the amp to run at a 1 ohm load, causing extra heat, early clipping of the amp, over driving of the power supply in the amp etc. All causing possible damage to the amp and (or) burning up ( blowing) of the sub and the $$$$ that you have just spent.
As for having a "fan" on the amp, that would only be like putting a band aid on a gash that really needs stitches. The fan will help keep the electronics cool but it will not help the over driving of the amp. You WILL still have trouble.
If you still do not believe what I say I ask that you look up any of the Technical Help lines for any of the major players of Auto Sound equipment ( JL Audio, Rockford Fosgate, MTX etc) and speak to them about it.
 
im assuming that if i do this everything will be hunky dorey, correct?

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Correct, as I have said "if you are using a stereo amp" that is being bridged, then a 4 ohm load (as shown below) will cause the amp to run at the specified power that is stated on the amp @ 2 ohms.
IF the amp that you choose is a "Mono Block" then you will want to do the wiring differently.

austinpetemo said:
im assuming that if i do this everything will be hunky dorey, correct?

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and just to make sure, series-ing the dvc wont damage the first or second coil in anyway? its "safe"?
 
got another question. the amp stats says that bridged, it can only take a 4 ohm impedance. so will it be ok since it will read that as 2 even though its 4?
 
Yes. Provided that you are looking at a 2 ch amp. As you see it in the specs for the amp is what I have explained to you in my above posts. A 2 ch amp if it is bridged can only see a minimum of 4 ohms. IF it is run in the stereo mode (using both left & right channels) then you can have a minimum of 2 ohms.

NOW if you are looking at a "MONO BLOCK" amp, then you can also have a 2 ohm minimum load and would require a different wiring strategy.
 
make sure that you keep up and use that bass remote to that amp other wise you will not have the bass that you are looking for. I had a 3000 watt vo amp and with out that remote it was like a 1000 watt amp so
 
yes, this is also true. Without the bass control hooked up it's like having the gains all the way down. Also you will want to make sure to use the sub sonic filter (set around 40hz if you use a sealed box, if you use a ported box you will want to set it to the port tuning of the box).



CornBreadjiffy said:
make sure that you keep up and use that bass remote to that amp other wise you will not have the bass that you are looking for. I had a 3000 watt vo amp and with out that remote it was like a 1000 watt amp so
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