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SMystikal

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Posted: November 01, 2004 at 5:42 PM / IP Logged

I have 2 audiobahn aw1051t's. Specs are:

300 watt RMS

2 Ohm or 5 Ohm Voice Coils

I also have an audiobahn A8002T amp, specs are:

2 Channel

2 ohms stable stereo

2 x 200 watt rms @ 4 ohms

2 x 400 watt rms @ 2 ohms

1 x 800 watt rms @ 4 ohms

The sub has 2 sets of positive and negative terminals on each side. What is the best way to wire the subs up and is the amp I have sufficient for the subs? Thanks alot.

Steve

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Posted: November 01, 2004 at 5:43 PM / IP Logged

Oops, it was 2 ohm or 4 ohm voice coils, but I bet you guys already figured that

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Posted: November 01, 2004 at 7:57 PM / IP Logged

Is this your subwoofer? Says there it is dual 4 ohms. Wire the subs together like this: Wiring Dual Voice Coil and Amp Question -- posted image.

You will have a total 4 ohm load on the amp. Bridge it to the amp terminals that are marked as bridged. And for an explanation of why there are two sets of terminals on each voice coil and how it benefits you, see my recent post here. *Note: the diagram in that link is showing parallel/parallel wiring...yours is series/parallel....so don't follow the wire diagram in the link.

Set your amp gains carefully to match the deck output. Make sure the sub enclosure is within the recommended specs set by the manufacturer. You should have plenty of power for those subs according to the published specs (1 x 800 watt rms @ 4 ohms according to what you wrote).

Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

94legend

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Posted: November 01, 2004 at 8:12 PM / IP Logged

http://www.audiobahninc.com/frame2004.html

AW1051T

10” NATURAL SOUND WOOFER

45 oz. Strontium Magnet

Power Handling: 300 watts RMS

Frequency Response: 28Hz - 1kHz

Efficiency: 91 dB

PHAT Foam Surround

Non-Pressed, Non-Transfer Paper Cone

KM3’ Coated for Virtually No Cone Distortion

2” 4-Layer ASV Voice Coil

Dual 4 Ohm

2 or 8 Ohm Operation

Mounting Dimensions: Depth; 4 5/8”

Hole; 9” Diameter; 10 1/4”

MULT-CONNECT Lug Lock Terminals

I'm not an Audio Bahn expert. But from taking a look at the products you are having. Try this.

Wiring Dual Voice Coil and Amp Question -- posted image.

94legend

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Posted: November 01, 2004 at 8:14 PM / IP Logged

Wiring Dual Voice Coil and Amp Question -- posted image.

stevdart

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94legend, I think your message came across a bit confusing. What is it you are trying to say?

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SMystikal

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Posted: November 01, 2004 at 8:47 PM / IP Logged

Ok, thanks alot guys.

SMystikal

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Posted: November 01, 2004 at 8:49 PM / IP Logged

I get it though, option 2 from 94legend and stevdarts diagram are the same. Thanks again.

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