wiring from amp to subs... confused
#11
Bridged, it'll give 480W @ 4ohms. So, if the voice coils on the subs are connected in parallel (2ohms load) and those are connected in series, you go back to 4ohms, thus giving both subs 240W.
If the voice coils are in series (8ohms load) and the subs are in parallel, then again, you end up with 4ohms, and 240W per sub.
#12
Unless it says under the spec. I'm fairly sure its 480w RMS at 2ohms.
The amp is a 2 channel amp that can deliver 240w RMS per channel at 2ohms bridged.
at 4ohms each channel is 170w RMS.
2x240w = 480w.
2x170w = 340w.
So where does this amp get 140w extra when running at 4ohms?
Yes.
What?
If the subs together are at 4ohms, and you bridge the amp, you'll get 340w.
Unless you mean run the 2 subs together and off of only 1 channel. But that would be 170w for the subs to share. Which makes less sense.
Maybe I should clarify.
EACH sub can run at 2 ohms. ( (4x4)/(4+4) = 2ohm)
Now, you take one sub (keeping in mind the 2ohm part) and connect it to one of the channels on the sub. That alone = 240w to that sub.
rinse, repeat.
one sub, one channel.
I suggest you reread this thread and look at one of my older posts.
This picture should clear the fog.
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learningcenter/car/subwoofer_wiring/2DVC_4-ohm_2ch.jpg
Everyone has to learn somewhere.
The amp is a 2 channel amp that can deliver 240w RMS per channel at 2ohms bridged.
at 4ohms each channel is 170w RMS.
2x240w = 480w.
2x170w = 340w.
So where does this amp get 140w extra when running at 4ohms?
What?
If the subs together are at 4ohms, and you bridge the amp, you'll get 340w.
Unless you mean run the 2 subs together and off of only 1 channel. But that would be 170w for the subs to share. Which makes less sense.
Maybe I should clarify.
EACH sub can run at 2 ohms. ( (4x4)/(4+4) = 2ohm)
Now, you take one sub (keeping in mind the 2ohm part) and connect it to one of the channels on the sub. That alone = 240w to that sub.
rinse, repeat.
one sub, one channel.
I suggest you reread this thread and look at one of my older posts.
This picture should clear the fog.
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learningcenter/car/subwoofer_wiring/2DVC_4-ohm_2ch.jpg
Everyone has to learn somewhere.
Last edited by Njord; 08-04-2008 at 05:39 PM.
#13
will my sub be underpowered?
this is my amp
* 1200W Max, Power Series 4-Channel Amplifier
* RMS Power Output:
o 4 ohms: 100 watts x 4 channels
o 2 ohms: 125 watts x 4 channels
o Bridged, 4 ohms: 250 watts x 2 channels
* PWM MOSFET power supply
* High or low level inputs with floating ground
* Variable low-pass crossover (40-120 Hz)
* Variable high-pass crossover (150-1,500 Hz)
* Variable 18 dB bass boost at 40 Hz
* Tri-Mode capable
* 3-Way protection circuit
* Platinum-plated RCA terminals
* RCA preamp outputs
* Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 30,000 Hz
* Dimensions: 13"L x 11-3/10"W x 2"H
* 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Amplifier Specifications:
* Amplifier Class AB
* Number of Channels 4
* RMS Power (4 ohms) 100 watts x 4 channels
* RMS Power (2 ohms) 125 watts x 4 channels
* RMS Power (1 ohm) Not Stable
* Bridged RMS Power 250 watts x 2 channels
* Peak Power Output 1200 watts
* Minimum Impedance Unbridged 2 ohms
* Minimum Impedance Bridged 4 ohms
* THD at Rated RMS Power 0.02%
* Speaker Level Inputs Yes
* Preamp Outputs Yes - 1 pair
* Built-in Crossover High-pass (HP), Low-pass (LP), Full (AP)
* High-Pass Crossover Frequency 40 - 250 Hz
* Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 40 - 250 Hz
* Subsonic Filter N/A
* Signal-to-Noise Ratio 97 dB
* Channel Separation N/A
* Bass Boost 0 - 18 dB
* Bass/Gain Remote No
* Fan Cooled No
* Fuse Rating 25A x 2
Now i got 2 6x9s and 1 12 in sub
6x9 is around 100-150 rms
and sub is 300 rms
i want to bridge 2 channels for the sub(dvc sub) and use the other 2 channels for the speakers
will the amp have enuff power for all 3 speakers?
* 1200W Max, Power Series 4-Channel Amplifier
* RMS Power Output:
o 4 ohms: 100 watts x 4 channels
o 2 ohms: 125 watts x 4 channels
o Bridged, 4 ohms: 250 watts x 2 channels
* PWM MOSFET power supply
* High or low level inputs with floating ground
* Variable low-pass crossover (40-120 Hz)
* Variable high-pass crossover (150-1,500 Hz)
* Variable 18 dB bass boost at 40 Hz
* Tri-Mode capable
* 3-Way protection circuit
* Platinum-plated RCA terminals
* RCA preamp outputs
* Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 30,000 Hz
* Dimensions: 13"L x 11-3/10"W x 2"H
* 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Amplifier Specifications:
* Amplifier Class AB
* Number of Channels 4
* RMS Power (4 ohms) 100 watts x 4 channels
* RMS Power (2 ohms) 125 watts x 4 channels
* RMS Power (1 ohm) Not Stable
* Bridged RMS Power 250 watts x 2 channels
* Peak Power Output 1200 watts
* Minimum Impedance Unbridged 2 ohms
* Minimum Impedance Bridged 4 ohms
* THD at Rated RMS Power 0.02%
* Speaker Level Inputs Yes
* Preamp Outputs Yes - 1 pair
* Built-in Crossover High-pass (HP), Low-pass (LP), Full (AP)
* High-Pass Crossover Frequency 40 - 250 Hz
* Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 40 - 250 Hz
* Subsonic Filter N/A
* Signal-to-Noise Ratio 97 dB
* Channel Separation N/A
* Bass Boost 0 - 18 dB
* Bass/Gain Remote No
* Fan Cooled No
* Fuse Rating 25A x 2
Now i got 2 6x9s and 1 12 in sub
6x9 is around 100-150 rms
and sub is 300 rms
i want to bridge 2 channels for the sub(dvc sub) and use the other 2 channels for the speakers
will the amp have enuff power for all 3 speakers?
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