Need Help On Setting Up My Soon-2-be System

[jlaw]

Get the 4 ohm model. That was you can wire it down to a 2 ohm load. Your amp won't see a 2 ohm load with dual 2 ohm subs.

if i buy both subs 4 ohm models, then should i just purchase a 2 channel amp that runs 1x500 at 2ohms? and just run both 4 ohm subs at a 2ohm load with each sub at 500 watts?

[donsie]

if i buy both subs 4 ohm models, then should i just purchase a 2 channel amp that runs 1x500 at 2ohms? and just run both 4 ohm subs at a 2ohm load with each sub at 500 watts?

No. You can do exactly what you originally wanted to do, but you have to do it with dual 4 ohm subs, not 2 ohm. If the subs were SINGLE voice coil 2 ohms, then it would be a 2 ohm load on the amp. But you have to take into account that there are DUAL 2 ohm voice coils, so wiring them up will either result in a 4 ohm or 1 ohm load, not 2 ohms. Here's some links that might help you out.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-P5W2uNDIr8r/l...ers_wiring.html

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/support_pages.php?page_id=145

[jlaw]

No. You can do exactly what you originally wanted to do, but you have to do it with dual 4 ohm subs, not 2 ohm. If the subs were SINGLE voice coil 2 ohms, then it would be a 2 ohm load on the amp. But you have to take into account that there are DUAL 2 ohm voice coils, so wiring them up will either result in a 4 ohm or 1 ohm load, not 2 ohms. Here's some links that might help you out.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-P5W2uNDIr8r/l...ers_wiring.html

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/support_pages.php?page_id=145

well ive purchased the 2 ohm sub, the one i displayed, so could u do me a huge favor and find me a 2 channel amp that will run each 2 ohm sub at 500 watts. cuz u obviously know a lot more than me

[jlaw]

Ok Donsie, ive been reading up and kinda getting a clue of what im talking about and ive been doin some browing too. so i just ordered 2 DVC 2ohm MB Quart 500w rms 12" subs( the ones displayed on my first post) and i read up on ohm loads, and i found this amplifier to match the two subs and its here http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseac...Product_ID=6357 i looked at this diagram http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learni..._2-ohm_mono.jpg

so would this matchup work? hit me back bro

[donsie]

Ok Donsie, ive been reading up and kinda getting a clue of what im talking about and ive been doin some browing too. so i just ordered 2 DVC 2ohm MB Quart 500w rms 12" subs( the ones displayed on my first post) and i read up on ohm loads, and i found this amplifier to match the two subs and its here http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseac...Product_ID=6357 i looked at this diagram http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learni..._2-ohm_mono.jpg

so would this matchup work? hit me back bro

Yes sir that would work. That amp runs 1000 watts RMS at 2 ohms, so if you wire them up according to that diagram, each sub will be receiving their full 500 watts.

Also, that saves you some trouble and wiring because you don't have to worry about splitting power and grounds and wiring up 2 amps.

Edited November 26, 2008 by donsie

[jlaw]

Yes sir that would work. That amp runs 1000 watts RMS at 2 ohms, so if you wire them up according to that diagram, each sub will be receiving their full 500 watts.

Also, that saves you some trouble and wiring because you don't have to worry about splitting power and grounds and wiring up 2 amps.

ight dude thanks for everything nows all i have to do is find 300 bucks. i guess xmas is comin round. also i wanted to know what gauge wire i should use, and if i need a capacitor? thanks for everythin man u da shit