Is there a difference in wiring two d1 subwoofers to 1ohm versus two d4 subwoofers to 1ohm?

[BassDoctor]

I always wondered because of how dual 1 ohm subs fluctuate from .8 - 1.2 ohms and dual 4 ohm subs fluctuate from 3.8 - 4.2 normally, wouldn't the dual 1 ohm setup actually be better, but aslong as the amp sees 1 ohm final, it would be the same according to you guys

interesting stuff

From what I've gotten from the video mentioned in this thread, the dual 4s would be a better option if looking to get a 1ohm final load. The reason being that by wiring in series the voice coils will heat up more due to an increase in current across the coil. More heat = less efficiency.

[bkolfo4]

I always wondered because of how dual 1 ohm subs fluctuate from .8 - 1.2 ohms and dual 4 ohm subs fluctuate from 3.8 - 4.2 normally, wouldn't the dual 1 ohm setup actually be better, but aslong as the amp sees 1 ohm final, it would be the same according to you guys

interesting stuff

From what I've gotten from the video mentioned in this thread, the dual 4s would be a better option if looking to get a 1ohm final load. The reason being that by wiring in series the voice coils will heat up more due to an increase in current across the coil. More heat = less efficiency.

This is not a very good argument.

The coils are made differently to have a different impedance. If it was a valid argument, every sub manufacturer would have to rate their D1 subs at a different power rating than the D2 subs. . .

You are also applying a larger voltage to the higher impedance coil to get the same power. You are not just increasing current at the same voltage. If I ran 100 volts at 10 amps across a resistor, will I get the same amount of heat as 50 volts at 10 amps??? Nope. . .

It really doesn't matter which one you do. Pick whichever one works out with the subs and amp(s) you are buying for the correct match.

[FocusOn20s]

I always wondered because of how dual 1 ohm subs fluctuate from .8 - 1.2 ohms and dual 4 ohm subs fluctuate from 3.8 - 4.2 normally, wouldn't the dual 1 ohm setup actually be better, but aslong as the amp sees 1 ohm final, it would be the same according to you guys

interesting stuff

From what I've gotten from the video mentioned in this thread, the dual 4s would be a better option if looking to get a 1ohm final load. The reason being that by wiring in series the voice coils will heat up more due to an increase in current across the coil. More heat = less efficiency.

This is not a very good argument.

The coils are made differently to have a different impedance. If it was a valid argument, every sub manufacturer would have to rate their D1 subs at a different power rating than the D2 subs. . .

You are also applying a larger voltage to the higher impedance coil to get the same power. You are not just increasing current at the same voltage. If I ran 100 volts at 10 amps across a resistor, will I get the same amount of heat as 50 volts at 10 amps??? Nope. . .

It really doesn't matter which one you do. Pick whichever one works out with the subs and amp(s) you are buying for the correct match.

and here I thought I was the only basshead in Denton. haha

thanks for the info. Learn something new every day

[bkolfo4]

No bass right now.

Actually I have a pair of 12's on an AQ2200, but that is not really "bass".

[FocusOn20s]

in the same league here sir