how to set up subs with amp

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Topic: how to set up subs with amp

Posted By: danny boy
Subject: how to set up subs with amp
Date Posted: May 11, 2006 at 6:41 AM

hi to all i am after some information about how to connect my subs to my amp..i have a infinity d-class mono sub amp and 2 12 inch alpine type s subs.. does anbody no wat the wire configeration is for connecting them?? What is the best ohm to set it at and how is this acheived?? thanks any help appreciated

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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 11, 2006 at 7:08 AM

Look at the specs of your subs; at the actual voice coil configuration. These would probably be one of three different configurations: Single voice coil (SVC) 4 ohm, dual voice coil (DVC) 4 ohm, or DVC 2 ohm. When you have found what these are, look at the woofer wiring wizard in the left column help section under Car Audio. Generally, if it is possible, a final 2 ohm load is chosen for use with a sub mono amp. Do not use a 1 ohm load, but you can use a 4 ohm load.

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Posted By: danny boy
Date Posted: May 11, 2006 at 7:11 AM

thanks mate il do that and see how i go

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Posted By: danny boy
Date Posted: May 11, 2006 at 7:14 AM

it wired like the diagram but the amp protects when u increase the volume

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Posted By: danny boy
Date Posted: May 11, 2006 at 7:15 AM

it it pos from amp to pos on sub and neg from amp to neg from sub the on sub pos to neg

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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 11, 2006 at 7:18 AM

Wow. You Aussies can do a lot in 3 minutes, eh? posted_image

So, don't leave us in suspense. What configuration of coils do these subs have? What wiring diagram is used? Is it verified by a second look?

edit: right click the diagram you used and copy it to this reply box.

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Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: May 11, 2006 at 7:18 AM

Sounds like you have the ohm load too low. Post the specs of the subs and amp.

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