Properly powering this Sub
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=82298
Printed Date: November 04, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Topic: Properly powering this Sub
Posted By: mixedtntguy
Subject: Properly powering this Sub
Date Posted: August 31, 2006 at 7:17 AM
Hello guys.i am new to this site but as i can see from the forums you all are very experienced so i would like to get some info. if you all can help. I have a pioneer 305dvc 400watt rms-800watt max on box.i want to power this sub in my room tho but i am wondering if i will have enough power for it because i recently read that i will need to provide power for the 2coils ( i didn't know this before i bought it) .i will b getting a kenwood 400watt houseamp soon ie. 200watt per channel.i am unsure about the rms on the amp but i believe it is 4ohm and 8ohm. so can u all please shed some light on this?should i keep the sub or shud i sell it and get a single coil sub? thanks alot.
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Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: August 31, 2006 at 8:38 AM
You'll be fine. "Powering two coils" is incorrect. You will be powering a 400 watt subwoofer with 400 watts - just doing it in two channels. Run one channel of the amp to each voice coil, and you'll be golden.
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