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fordman#1

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Posted: August 29, 2006 at 3:34 AM / IP Logged

I need some assistance with wiring my sub's. For some reason, I keep blowing the (right )sub. I replaced it with a brand new one ( same model and size ) and it blew too. I think it is wired wrong, so I need help. --THIS IS MY SETUP--

**(2) Dual 1ohm Voice Coil 12'S **(1) Mono 2400w Amp ( 1ohm stable )

Each sub's VC are wired in series: [1] - (+)VC wired to the (-)VC input on opposite side of the woofer. Which leaves a (+) on one VC and a (-) on the other open.

- I have a (+) on one VC, and a (-) on the other VC open on each speaker. The subs are now measuring (2ohms) each. I then wired them both together PARALLEL. With the VC's wired in SERIES on each sub, that leaves me with a (+) on one VC and a (-) on the other VC for each sub. So I have the (+) wire from one sub twisted together with the (+) wire from the other in the (+) terminal of the amp. Same thing for the (-) wires. SERIES @ 2ohms each sub, then PARALLEL into the amp @ 1ohm. What did I do wrong?

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Posted: August 29, 2006 at 8:36 AM / IP Logged

Sounds like your wiring is correct. What is the make/model of the subs and the amp? Could be you are overpowering the subs. How is the gain set on the amp? What are the enclosure specs (size, porting, etc)?

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