Need help with Install

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Topic: Need help with Install

Posted By: Koatik_Kustoms
Subject: Need help with Install
Date Posted: February 22, 2004 at 10:26 PM

I just bought 2 Audiobahn AW-1205 subs and a Directed 1100D from a friend who upgraded his system. Here's the Problem I don't have much experience with DVC subs, and I need some help wiring them. I would like to get as much power out of them as I possibly can. Can any body help me?

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Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: February 22, 2004 at 11:19 PM

what ohms are the subs? dual 4 ohm? dual 2 ohm?

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1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp

Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: February 22, 2004 at 11:22 PM

if you have dual 4 ohm subs, wire the subs in parallel. bring each sub to 2 ohms, then wire them together in parallel, to get down to one ohm, for total power from the amp. I'm not sure if your subs can handle that, i didnt go check what you have. if you have dual 2 ohm, wire them in series to get a 4 ohm load, then connect them in parallel to get a 2 ohm load.

This is the info i found on the amp: Rated Power @ 2 ohm: 800 x 1
Rated Power @ 1 ohm: 1100 x 1
thats alot of power :) is directed any good?

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1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp

Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: February 22, 2004 at 11:34 PM

well, i got bored and found the subs you got too. lol. if i have the right subs, (i could only find AW1205Q), they can handle 1000 rms. they are dual 2 ohm, so ur gonna wanna do the second wiring job i told you. you will get 800 watts outta the amp for them. thats about 1200 lower than their RMS combined, but it should move them. I'd suggest takin them back, and gettin some different speakers. IMO.

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1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp

Posted By: Koatik_Kustoms
Date Posted: February 24, 2004 at 8:59 PM

Well I followed your advice on ho to install the subs. they sounded pretty good, but not what i expected. what kind of subs do you recomend for this amp? And was 300.00 to much to pay for the amp and speakers?