wiring three subs and amp selection

I just picked up a JL stealth box that holds three 10" subwoofers pic: I have two amps left over from my previous setup, and I was wondering what would be the best option to put them to use without having to buy new equipment. Amps available: HELIX Competition 4 Specs: at 4 Ohms RMS/12 V: 4 x 60 W at 4 Ohms/13,8 V: 4 x 85/150 W at 2 Ohms/13,8 V:4 x 153/250 W at 4 Ohms bridged: 2 x 270/450 W at 2 Ohms bridged: 2 x 395/650 W Alpine MRD-M605 at 4 Ohms 400 watts x 1 at 2 Ohms 600 watts x 1 Subs that I am currently looking into: 10WX http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?series_id=35 Depth: 4.80 in. / 122 mm 60W min // 125W Optimum //200 void Nominal Impedance (Znom):      4 ohm Thermal Power Handling (Pt):      200W 10w0v2 http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?series_id=32 Depth: 4.90 in. / 124 mm Nominal Impedance (Znom):      4 ohm Thermal Power Handling (Pt):      300W Recommend: 125-250 watts RMS Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

I can't tell by the picture, but it looks like the wiring in the box is in parallel ( all positive to positive terminal, all negatives to negative terminal). If this is the case, with the woofers you have chosen they will yield a 1.333 ohm load on the amp. Neither of the amps you currently have can handle this load.

icearrow6 wrote: I can't tell by the picture, but it looks like the wiring in the box is in parallel ( all positive to positive terminal, all negatives to negative terminal). If this is the case, with the woofers you have chosen they will yield a 1.333 ohm load on the amp. Neither of the amps you currently have can handle this load.

I can re-wire the terminal posts to accommodate my Amps. Just can't figure out exactly how I can run this setup with three subs.

icearrow6 wrote: If this is the case, with the woofers you have chosen they will yield a 1.333 ohm load on the amp. Neither of the amps you currently have can handle this load.

Would 1.33 be read as 2ohms on the Amp? If so, I can probably use my Amp in 600w x 1 @ 2ohms to power the three subs?

no, the amp would see a number closer to 1 ohm. The amp might work, but it WILL eventually damage it. I suppose the only real solution would be to use the HELIX amp. One pair of the woofers, on channels 1+2 bridged. The third woofer on the bridge of channels 3+4. The first pair will get 395w and the third woofer 270w You will have to set the gains accordingly to balance all three.

icearrow6 wrote: no, the amp would see a number closer to 1 ohm. The amp might work, but it WILL eventually damage it. I suppose the only real solution would be to use the HELIX amp. One pair of the woofers, on channels 1+2 bridged. The third woofer on the bridge of channels 3+4. The first pair will get 395w and the third woofer 270w You will have to set the gains accordingly to balance all three.

Humm.. that makes sense. Seems to be a possible solution. Thanks anymore tips?