jrockman Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Ive been collecting some Audiobahn subs and had a thought of how to wire them up best. Ive got 2 Alum12q's rated 1000 rms with dual 6ohm coils and a 1206t Flame Q rated 1100 rms and dual 4ohm coils and Ive got two 2ohm stable mono amps: would it be better to wire one voice coil from each subwoofer on each amp OR wire each Alum12q to 3 ohms with one coil from my Flame Q? I have already constructed the box on paper just need to build but I really want to run this setup without trading out or using different equipment. I have an idea that a coil from each sub on one amp would be the best way but havent ever found anyone with different spec subs like I have. Quote Pair Audiobahn Alum 12 Q's Audiobahn 1206t Flame Q Single chamber Ported Box New Majestic 1200 Rms 1 Ohm Stable Monoblock New slim type cooling fan Alpine Mrp 240 4ch amp Four 5x7 Stock speakers Four 6.5 Stock speakers Two 4x6 Stock speakers Rockford Fosgate 4ga. power Rockford Fosgate RCA's Old school electric crossover Halo Edition Zune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan2427 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Personally I wouldn't mix subs. If you do wire the 2 that are the same to one amp and wire the odd ball to the other amp. Quote 2003 GMC Yukon Denali Alpine CDA 117 Redoing Mids/Highs 4 Runs of 1/0 Knukonceptz 2+, 2- 4 Deka 9A31's in back (Stock underhood) 250 amp Alt. AQ20K 2 18" Crossfire XS V.2's 12 cubes 33hz 149sq inches of port! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirill007 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Don't use different subs, especially not when they have a different ohmage. 2 of them will get more power then the other. You will be louder, sound better with only 1 of those series.(i mean only use 2 subs which are the same.) Quote Thinking is the root of all problems... You ALWAYS get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreekDesignz Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 You could use the "oddball" sub as a mid-bass. Quote ♠ FreekDesignz Demo Collection ♠ Everything You Need To Know About Car Audio Torres' Box Tuning Calculator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPINE408 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Quote Have you ever had your woofers blown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjN Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Best would be to trade out the 1 and get a 3rd for a match of 3...please dont run 2 different subs. Quote 2x sundown audio sa 12's Crescendo BC2000 kinetik 1800, 1400. Rockford punch 5,25 component set MB QUART ONYX 4.80 Mechman 270a alt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockman Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Ok with the current feedback my 2nd question would be: If I ran 3 of the Alumq12's with two amps would it be best to run a coil from each sub to an amp or wire 2 subs to 3ohms on each amp and the 3rd sub a coil to each amp? I have run 2 Alumq12's and a Niche audio 1200 Ho wired down to 1.5 ohms (it reads higher ohms with all the wires) off one 2ohm stable amp before and have had no problems/shutdowns but now I have 2 amps and just want to put out more power. Aside from what was said I believe my Falme Q can handle the xtra power with its lower impedance coils, it is a beast by itself, I thank you all for your input. Quote Pair Audiobahn Alum 12 Q's Audiobahn 1206t Flame Q Single chamber Ported Box New Majestic 1200 Rms 1 Ohm Stable Monoblock New slim type cooling fan Alpine Mrp 240 4ch amp Four 5x7 Stock speakers Four 6.5 Stock speakers Two 4x6 Stock speakers Rockford Fosgate 4ga. power Rockford Fosgate RCA's Old school electric crossover Halo Edition Zune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockman Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Ok the 3 sub setup is pounding quite nice, all 3 Audiobahns are getting along: Ive wired them one voice coil from each sub to an amp and the box used to be ported with a simple hole drilled out the back but since Ive sealed the port and did a leak check the quality of the bass is just amazing!! The box everyone is in is open inside so they all share the same 4.5 cubic ft of air. Another question Id like to ask if I can get away with it is, the box is made from MDF and I want to fiberglass the inside and repair the subwoofer mounting face (the part where you screw in the subs) cause Im just not getting that resistance when I push the subs inward (not a perfect seal). I guess is it a good idea to fiberglass the box or should I just use some clear silicone all around the joints??? Am able to do great fiberglass work. Quote Pair Audiobahn Alum 12 Q's Audiobahn 1206t Flame Q Single chamber Ported Box New Majestic 1200 Rms 1 Ohm Stable Monoblock New slim type cooling fan Alpine Mrp 240 4ch amp Four 5x7 Stock speakers Four 6.5 Stock speakers Two 4x6 Stock speakers Rockford Fosgate 4ga. power Rockford Fosgate RCA's Old school electric crossover Halo Edition Zune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattc3366 Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 I would make a new sealed box so each sub has its own chamber and im not sure if the way you wired it is correct. I've never heard of anyone doing that. Make a new box and do like everyone said and put two subs on one amp and one on the other. Best bet is to get matching subs and one amp to run them Quote subwoofers - two eclipse 88120s box - 3.4 cubes tuned to 32 hz amps - aq1200 and pheonix gold zx450 New build : 2 obsidian audio 15s same amp 6.1 cubic foot box tuned to 32 hz in a civic hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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