Casparado Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 OK so I am hoping someone can help... I have 2 subs I am thinking of wiring to a single monoblock amplifier. They are both 4 ohms, but one is DVC and one has a single voice coil. The DVC is conservatively rated at 600W RMS total, and the SVC is rated at 350W RMS. Since they are all 4 ohm coils, with similar power ratings per coil, can I wire them all in parallel to a single amplifier? (They are different brand subs but have similar T/S parameters, and will be in their own respective sealed boxes) Also, what (roughly) would be the resulting impedance? Thanks for helping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Sounds fucked up, but go for it, your going to any. Let it eat SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casparado Posted July 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 So......... that means it will work? I know it's not ideal but I'm just getting started (again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshdashef Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Honestly I’d use the dvc for now. Sell the svc one and use that to buy another of the same model dvc. SMD Tool Map (2022): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/220267-smd-tool-map-2022/ My Port Size Calculator (in progress): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217087-port-size-calculator-in-progress/ Common Port Walls for a Slot Port: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217076-common-port-walls-why-it-matters-to-your-box/?tab=comments#comment-3240313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casparado Posted July 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 56 minutes ago, Joshdashef said: Honestly I’d use the dvc for now. Sell the svc one and use that to buy another of the same model dvc. The plan is ultimately to have (2) of the B2 12's in a single ported box, but I was just going to play around a bit until I get the second one, and get the box built. I'm just curious if it will even work? I don't want to damage brand new equipment. ... I just figured since the old sub is just going to collect dust anyway, why not put it to use for a little while longer?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshdashef Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 The worst that could happen is the svc gets too much and blows the dvc should be fine. Since your putting them in different enclosures you don’t have to worry about them hurting each other but cancelation can still happen due to different specs but if they are similar enough send it SMD Tool Map (2022): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/220267-smd-tool-map-2022/ My Port Size Calculator (in progress): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217087-port-size-calculator-in-progress/ Common Port Walls for a Slot Port: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217076-common-port-walls-why-it-matters-to-your-box/?tab=comments#comment-3240313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casparado Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Bringing this up again, because I am about to pull the trigger on a new amp and I don't want to f### anything up. I know by the numbers that I should yield roughly a 1.33 ohm load.However, I don't know the intricacies of single coil subs vs dual vcs, and the harmonics and all the devil's details that could ruin someone's day. I am looking at getting a B2 1200.1 amp to replace my piece of crap 500.1@2ohm that I doubt is hitting those numbers. Annnnnnnyway until I get the second B2 sub AND build the box for the both of them... Is it gonna hurt either the amp or either of the 2 subs if I wire them up parallel? The B2 amp is rated 1200.1 @ 1ohm. I'm guessing driving the DCV B2 and the Infinity Kappa SVC will net them 600 and 300 watts respectively...... (ish) .... before I blow something up... is there anything I should be worried about? Is my math right?? Inquiring minds want to know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronT Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 The dual 4 ohm sub will see twice as much power. Even though final load is 1.33, the coil still has that nominal impedance of 2 ohm versus the 4 ohm Sub. The dual 4 coil will be 2ohm impedance in this "circuit" and gobble up more power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 12 hours ago, AaronT said: The dual 4 ohm sub will see twice as much power. Even though final load is 1.33, the coil still has that nominal impedance of 2 ohm versus the 4 ohm Sub. The dual 4 coil will be 2ohm impedance in this "circuit" and gobble up more power Not how it works boss. The amp/board, sees a load, and puts out wattage. The amp cant put more power through a pair of wires, vs another. The amp, sees resistance, and puts in work. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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