2 amps 1 sub

is there a way to hook up 2 diffrent amps to 1 sub to get the max power from each amp to the sub?

Well, most people's first reply is obviously "No it is not safe nor recommended". And in most cases this is not only true, but also invaluable advice. However, it really depends on the amp. Kicker makes amps (like their KX1200.1) that are specifically designed to be "strapped", and the outputs of both amps being used to safely drive a single sub. Do you have any amps already in mind that you are specifically asking about, or are you just asking a general question?Squirrel

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i have two pioneer amps(GM-X862) that are running two mtx thunder 8000 and i wanted to upgrade to 1 sub that would hit just as hard with these two amps.

if you had some thick bitch wires when u connected the channels from each amp together, and then run the fat wires to your sub? that should put the power through without loss of quality...You must either have 2 sh*tty amps or a hella good sub

it's never recommended to run 2 amps to 1 sub unless the amps are specifically designed for it. The signal variations alone in the outputs of the amps can shred a single sub (SVC or DVC) attatched to both amps. "Strapped" amps are designed to split the input signals, and use the controls of the primary amp for both amps output. The amps are joined in accordance to the manufacturer's specifications. I can't find any info on GM-X862 on the Pioneer site, but did find a GM-X822. Either way, I haven't found any documentation supporting either amp being capible of "strapping". I'll keep looking though and will let you know if I find anything else out. Until you hear differently, I would not recommend running a single sub using both amps at the same time.Squirrel

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thanks alot for helping me out squirrel i can get the specifications and all that stuff for the amp if thats what u need

Specifications Continuous Power (14.4V): 125Wx2 (4 ohms), 190Wx2 (2 ohms), 380Wx1 (4 ohms) Max Power (14.4V): 250Wx2 (4 ohms), 760Wx1 (4 ohms) Frequency Response: 10Hz - 50kHz (0,-1dB) Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.008% (1kHz, 4 ohms) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100dB (IHF-A); Dimensions: 11" x 2-5/16" x 12-3/4" Features PWM MOSFET Power Supply; Bridgeable 1/2/3 Channel Capability Balanced Isolator Input Circuit Gold-Plated Screw-Type Power/Ground Terminals Gold-Plated Screw-Type Speaker Terminals Gold-Plated RCA Inputs Hi-Volt Input Level Control (200mV-6.5V) Molex Type Speaker Level Inputs Selectable LPF: 80Hz (-12dB/oct.) IM not sure if that will help

No problem. Yea, that's what I'm looking for. Primarily information on the input and output options/features. But anything may be helpfulSquirrel

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