James8371 Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 About to order another x12 and starting on the box this week. I am going to run my bc2k at .5 until I can afford another one. When I do get both amps, can I just master/slave them or do I have to gain match. I will be running 1 amp to each sub, not strapping them. Here is a pick of my current amp setup. Yes, I realize the 6 inch long wires are cca, ran out of ofc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedal Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Running master/slave is strapping, no matter how many subs. As for which you should do, it’s up to preference, but some say that the results are better with gain matching. If you do strap, then the amp that is weaker (distorts sooner) should be the master. But once you’ve determined that, you may as well just gain match because you’ve done half of the work. SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 ^^^^ that. And, so I'm straight. What ohm load are your coils and how many do ya have? I'm trying to think, where your at now to where you wanna be, with another board. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James8371 Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 My current sub is d2. The original plan was to get 2 d4's and run either a scv4k or bc5k, but buying another d2 and bc2k will save what I would loose selling my current setup. Also, I would like to have a bass knob because a lot of songs are mastered differently and some clip sooner than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedal Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 pac LC-1 or other RCA fed knob will work. HU > LC-1 > Y-splitter or cockbox > amps SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 You mentioned running at .5, which, I'm not sure, but may be difficult with a d2 coil, then adding a board, you can strap at .5, which, I doubt the boards will even turn on, or run at .25 nominal, or make little power strapped at 4ohm (2ohm nominal)..or run them both at 1ohm matched see what I'm getting at with my first question!?!? Then again,.. my math may be off coil config wise. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 my experience has been, running two amps of equal power at 1 ohm each showed the exact same spl score as one amp at .5. your results may vary. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 3 hours ago, strangeduck said: my experience has been, running two amps of equal power at 1 ohm each showed the exact same spl score as one amp at .5. your results may vary. Post dumping to say... well fuck man !?!!!! Cheers and welcome back Eric.. rad to see ya around bro. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James8371 Posted May 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 I have both 2 ohm coils in parallel for 1 ohm per sub, then I'll wire those in parallel for .5ohm. But im just thinking, for funzies, about getting a bc5k and running it at .5. Im sure that will wake em up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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