wiring problem

i've got a 4 channel kenwood amp... In my front, the drive and passanger have 2 kicker speakers each.  The speakers at 4 ohms each.. Right now i have them in parrallel 2 x 4ohm = 2 ohm.. For some reason anytime I turn it up really loud, the amp cuts out and comes back in.. I tried in series with 2 x 4ohm = 8 ohm.. but i dont think the amp can't take that.. Could this be a power problem? or wiring? Thanks

hehe while I was writing this reply big purds beat me to it

The amp should certainly be able to handle an 8 ohm load,but remember that technically an 8 ohm load means the amp will not put out as much clean power, so in theory you wouldn't be able to turn it up as loud before it starts going into clipping.  But I've never seen an amp that automatically shuts off when it starts clipping though....

Also most 2 and 4 channel amps can handle 2 ohm stereo loads which might be how you had it hooked up, but most likely you had it hooked up as a 2 ohm mono load like big purds said.  I'm having a hard time visualizing your setup.

What gauge is your power and ground wiring?  If it's something really small then that might cause it to cut out.

Also does this happen when the whole system is turned up, or just this particular amplifier?