wiring a dual voice coil sub

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Topic: wiring a dual voice coil sub

Posted By: walkerhounds23
Subject: wiring a dual voice coil sub
Date Posted: March 06, 2009 at 1:48 PM

hello, i need help!!!!!!!!! ive got a dual voice coil audiobahn sub aw1006t. its 900rms . and ive got a 1200 watt sony explode amp 2 channel. model xm2200gtx . how do i wire this thing? i want it to be 2 ohms but am lost. ive never had a dual voice coil sub. it has 4 spots to wire?? wth is this? LOL . sorry i sound like an idiot just kinda new to this stuff.!!!!! and what kinda box do u recommend using for this sub to pound hard for me?? ive got a compasitor for it. so that should help. will this amp push this sub?. it wont blow it will it?? i think the amp is 1200 peak and 500rms.? though not 4 sure.? thanks if you could respond for me.

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: March 06, 2009 at 7:24 PM

What is the impedance of each of the 2 voice coils of the woofer? What is the lowest safe impedance that your amp will operate at?

Posted By: walkerhounds23
Date Posted: March 06, 2009 at 10:17 PM

umm i dont really know 4 shure i can try to look. i was told i coud just hook up one of the voice coils and run it brigded. anyone who thinks this would be a good idea.? please let me know im gunnna look it up but not sure if i can find the info on the impedeance.