DD1 and strapped amps

[liljestrand]

I did a search and none of the threads with these keywords helped so.

I have 2 bc5500's strapped atm. One of the threads said I should check both amps with the dd1.

On the amps when you strap you do + speaker to + of one amp and - speaker to + of second amp. Then jump the -'s of both amps together.

So when I check the second amp do I connect the dd1 to the - of the second amp since technically its the + or do I connect to the + of the second amp just like I would the first amp.

If that all makes sense. thanks for the help in advance.

[ChevyBoy95]

you dont connect to the - speaker terminal when using the dd-1.

just the ground (chassis) and the speaker positive on the master amp iirc (because the other positive on the slave is essentially the negative).

Edited April 27, 2012 by ChevyBoy95

[liljestrand]

Well I know you dont use the ground on the dd1 on the speaker terminals.

But someone mentioned checking the second amp also so basiaclly do I put the red probe in the + or - of the second amp since they are strapped. And would I leave the jumpw wire in the amp also.

[corona_jeff]

When using the DD1 with strapped amps, all you use is the Master (+). and the chassis ground. As those control both amps. Theres no way to check the second amp unless you unstrap the pair

[ineeDBass419]

only reason to check both amps is if your matching the gains.no need when strapping them

[liljestrand]

Ok thanks. Was just checking cus I could have sworn someone said you had to check the second amp also.