detroitdb Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Hey, quick question . I've got 2 arc audio ks 2500.1s should I just strap them @ 2 ohms or should I just run them master and slave independently to each 18 @ 1ohm per amp per sub. Running 2 18 inch sundown x's dual 2's. https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP7rjav9cD9UFdAYBJmz4M4LoNlF26ng1xhAf4Uhttps://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP7rjav9cD9UFdAYBJmz4M4LoNlF26ng1xhAf4U 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T SUNDOWN ZV4-18 CRESCENDO 3.5K PIONEER AVIC 5300 NEX ALPINE TYPE R 6.5S & 6X9'S ROCKFORD FOSGATE 1.5" TWEETS 5 C&D TECH BATTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchaford Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 That is how you "strap" amps. You were correct, just the wording was a bit off. The main amp (where all adjustments are made) is the master. The second amp, that is connected to the master, would be the slave. If you were to strap them, you have two dual 2ohm subs, so your options are to strap at 2ohm per amp or .5 ohm per amp. You also have the option to gain match. You could run one amp per sub at 1 ohm each amp. Gain matching gets really iffy when you do it by hand. If you do this, you'd be better off using a meter or one of the SMD CC-1 meters. 2008 VW Jetta Team Fi 12 CT 4000.1 CT 125.4 PWX 6.5 80 PRS EB Flex 2/0 Second Skin ^^^ Build ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rocking.that.eclipse Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 From what I have been told I always gain match. I was told that the audio card of the matster is controlling both amps when strapped and that by gain matching they each use their own audio card and causes less stress to internal components. Again what I was told not sure if its 100% true or not. I like the idea of strapping but just don't do it anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitdb Posted October 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 That's what i was thinking. Thank you https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP7rjav9cD9UFdAYBJmz4M4LoNlF26ng1xhAf4Uhttps://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP7rjav9cD9UFdAYBJmz4M4LoNlF26ng1xhAf4U 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T SUNDOWN ZV4-18 CRESCENDO 3.5K PIONEER AVIC 5300 NEX ALPINE TYPE R 6.5S & 6X9'S ROCKFORD FOSGATE 1.5" TWEETS 5 C&D TECH BATTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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