how to bridge 2 svc 4ohm subs

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Topic: how to bridge 2 svc 4ohm subs

Posted By: gs300tx
Subject: how to bridge 2 svc 4ohm subs
Date Posted: January 16, 2009 at 7:37 PM

Hey everyone, I just wanted to make sure im going to be doing this correctly.

THe amplifier is a Power Acoustik 1600 watt 2 channel amplifier. 2ohm stable..Here are the sepcs

SPECIFICATION

2-Channel
310W x 2 RMS @ 4 ohm
370W x 2 RMS @ 2 ohm
740W x 1 MONO RMS Bridged
1600W MAX @ 2 ohm
Frequency Response : 20Hz - 20Khz
S/N Ratio : >97 db
THD : <0.02%
Variable Low Pass : 40Hz-250Hz
Variable Hi Pass : 40Hz-250Hz
Dimensions : 22" x 11.25" x 2.25" WDH
Warranty Information : 1 Year Manufacturer Extended Warranty

Can anyone please tell me how I would bridge 2 svc 4ohm subwoofers.(Sony Xplods 12"). I pulled up the diagram on this site and it shows up for a 2ohm load, just wanna make sure its the right one.

Thanks.

Replies:

Posted By: ragsports
Date Posted: January 16, 2009 at 8:31 PM

In your case i would probably just run each subwoofer to a seperate channel. I'm not sure if that amps is 2-ohm stable bridged. The specs you have given make it unclear. What is the model of the amp?

Posted By: gs300tx
Date Posted: January 16, 2009 at 8:33 PM

Sorry, here are the specs

POWER ACOUSTIK OV2-1600 (OV21600) 2-Channel 1600W GOTHIC Series AMPLIFIER

2ohm Stable Stereo

Thanks

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: January 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM

If you insist on bridging the amp, you will have to wire the woofers in series to achieve an 8 ohm mono load. The amp will put out the same power into a 4 ohm stereo load or an 8 ohm mono load. The diagram at the BOTTOM of This Page shows you how to wire them. Do not use the first diagram.