Wiring Dual Voice Coil and Amp Question

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Topic: Wiring Dual Voice Coil and Amp Question

Posted By: SMystikal
Subject: Wiring Dual Voice Coil and Amp Question
Date Posted: November 01, 2004 at 5:42 PM

I have 2 audiobahn aw1051t's. Specs are:

300 watt RMS
2 Ohm or 5 Ohm Voice Coils

I also have an audiobahn A8002T amp, specs are:

2 Channel
2 ohms stable stereo
2 x 200 watt rms @ 4 ohms
2 x 400 watt rms @ 2 ohms
1 x 800 watt rms @ 4 ohms

The sub has 2 sets of positive and negative terminals on each side. What is the best way to wire the subs up and is the amp I have sufficient for the subs? Thanks alot.

Steve

Replies:

Posted By: SMystikal
Date Posted: November 01, 2004 at 5:43 PM

Oops, it was 2 ohm or 4 ohm voice coils, but I bet you guys already figured that

Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: November 01, 2004 at 7:57 PM

Is this your subwoofer? Says there it is dual 4 ohms. Wire the subs together like this: posted_image

You will have a total 4 ohm load on the amp. Bridge it to the amp terminals that are marked as bridged. And for an explanation of why there are two sets of terminals on each voice coil and how it benefits you, see my recent post here. *Note: the diagram in that link is showing parallel/parallel wiring...yours is series/parallel....so don't follow the wire diagram in the link.

Set your amp gains carefully to match the deck output. Make sure the sub enclosure is within the recommended specs set by the manufacturer. You should have plenty of power for those subs according to the published specs (1 x 800 watt rms @ 4 ohms according to what you wrote).

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Posted By: 94legend
Date Posted: November 01, 2004 at 8:12 PM

https://www.audiobahninc.com/frame2004.html

AW1051T
10” NATURAL SOUND WOOFER
45 oz. Strontium Magnet
Power Handling: 300 watts RMS
Frequency Response: 28Hz - 1kHz
Efficiency: 91 dB
PHAT Foam Surround
Non-Pressed, Non-Transfer Paper Cone
KM3’ Coated for Virtually No Cone Distortion
2” 4-Layer ASV Voice Coil
Dual 4 Ohm
2 or 8 Ohm Operation
Mounting Dimensions: Depth; 4 5/8”
Hole; 9” Diameter; 10 1/4”
MULT-CONNECT Lug Lock Terminals

I'm not an Audio Bahn expert. But from taking a look at the products you are having. Try this.

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Posted By: 94legend
Date Posted: November 01, 2004 at 8:14 PM

Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: November 01, 2004 at 8:20 PM

94legend, I think your message came across a bit confusing. What is it you are trying to say?

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Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

Posted By: SMystikal
Date Posted: November 01, 2004 at 8:47 PM

Ok, thanks alot guys.

Posted By: SMystikal
Date Posted: November 01, 2004 at 8:49 PM

I get it though, option 2 from 94legend and stevdarts diagram are the same. Thanks again.