Wiring Subs, 8-Ohm 10" SVC RF
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Topic: Wiring Subs, 8-Ohm 10" SVC RF
Posted By: jklint
Subject: Wiring Subs, 8-Ohm 10" SVC RF
Date Posted: May 15, 2004 at 6:39 PM
I have one 8-Ohm 10" SVC RF sub (its twin just got a nice sized hole punched into it) if I buy another 10" sub rated at 4-Ohm can I wire the two subs together and get a 4-Ohm load. I only have a RF 401s amp and it only pushes about 400 RMS @ 4-Ohm. I really don't want to have to purchase another amp.
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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 15, 2004 at 7:00 PM
You'll have to go with another 8 ohm sub, and, wired parallel, end up with a 4 ohm bridged load. If you were to connect a 4 ohm with an 8 ohm, one sub will be twice as loud as the other one, and you'll not be able to get the sound right. Why do you ask about a 4 ohm sub? Good deal or something?
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Posted By: jklint
Date Posted: May 20, 2004 at 12:28 PM
Thanks for the feedback. I actually managed to fix the damaged surround on the sub, so Im alright for now. As for asking about a 4-ohm, Yeah I found a deal or two on some nice comp 10" subs. But I think I will hold off till the HE2s bite the dust.
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