CHEVY4X4BLAZER Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I have a Dual hu that has 2 volt pre-outs. I have a Zx1000.1 and an RE MX18d2 (1500rms rating). The ZX puts out 1000 Watts @ 2 ohms and 500 Watts at 4 ohms. My current configuration has the ZX gain about half way and its seeing a 4ohm load from the MX18. I don't have access to oscilloscope or DD-1. My question is; Can I safely use 1 coil of my MX18 and adjust the gain as to not send full power to the sub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 no. use all coils or no coils at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky A. Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 i mean u cannn the whhole point of dvc is wiring options but i would never reccomend it.. Quote BUILD LINK: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/112034-2-sundown-18s-98-f-150/page__p__1565972__fromsearch__1#entry156597298 Ford F-150Truck:37" superswamper tsl radials16" ion alloy wheels3" body lift2" suspension liftOffbrand brushguardPIAA driving lights6000K HID'sSystem:2 18" Sundown NightshaedAq3500Custom Fiberglass boxfosgate T1 6x8 Coxialsbass inferno 2000 watt 4 channel2 XS power d3100's0 Gauge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEVY4X4BLAZER Posted November 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 The coil will start to smell/smoke if it can't take the power right? My sub is inverted so I would notice right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 The coil will start to smell/smoke if it can't take the power right? My sub is inverted so I would notice right away. its not even that. the parameters of the sub will DRASTICALLY change. either get a new sub, a new amp, or stick with what you have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEVY4X4BLAZER Posted November 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I get you. I just can't cut the parameters in Half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigg Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 sounds like you need to get an amp that is stable at 1ohm Quote there is some VERY hard headed people out there. Anyone who says a DD-1 isnt necessary is also saying an O-scope isnt necessary. Anyone who says an O-scope IN THE MINIMUM isnt necessary, is a noob. Forget the DD-1 for a minute, any reputable installer will at LEAST use an O-scope. Those guys in that thread are clowns. Hard headed clowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 I get you. I just can't cut the parameters in Half. nope. when you only use one coil, you basically have a completely different woofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEVY4X4BLAZER Posted November 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 I get you. I just can't cut the parameters in Half. nope. when you only use one coil, you basically have a completely different woofer. How can I get a single coil tested? @ trigg , yeah. A 1ohm stable amp is being researched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEVY4X4BLAZER Posted November 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Wonder if Ray will chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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