Strapping (2) Dual 1.0 Ohm Subs to 2 amps

[Owners1]

I am trying to strap my two dual 1.0 ohm subs to 2 amps. I want each amp to see .5 ohms. Is there anyone that could possibly show me a diagram of how this should work? thanks

[iTech]

I am trying to strap my two dual 1.0 ohm subs to 2 amps. I want each amp to see .5 ohms. Is there anyone that could possibly show me a diagram of how this should work? thanks

I think you mean you want to strap the amps not subs. Just strap the amps and 1 ohm each in a final load of 2 ohms and wire the subs like this

[Owners1]

I am actually trying to get a final load of 1 ohm

[LordArcane]

I am actually trying to get a final load of 1 ohm

if both the subs are d1's then hooking both up to one amp you won't get final of 1 if you have 1 sub + 1amp then you can have final load at 1 ohm

[Owners1]

The thing is, I have 2 subs and 2 amps. They are (2) Dual 1 ohm subwoofers with 2 amplifiers. I need to strap the amplifiers for a total load of 1 ohm meaning each would see .5 ohms

[iTech]

Hooking both subs together cannot get you to 1 ohm. Hooking each sub independently can get you a load of 1 ohm for each sub.

Only possible way is to hook each amp independently with it's own sub.

EDIT: Nevermind, you can do this. For some reason I thought they were Dual 2 Ohm. Do you have the electrical to wire each amp to .5 ohms each? What amps are they?

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Edited October 16, 2009 by tech2332

[18inchjeepin]

no, he has 4 VC's total so each sub can be wired at .5 or 2

series the coils on each sub, then parrallel the subs, that would be 1 ohm, then strap the amps to that single + and -

Its how I do it with my D1's

Edited October 16, 2009 by 18inchjeepin

[Owners1]

.5 ohms + .5 ohms = 1 ohm.

I am trying to find a diagram that is a series parallel to do this. It is entirely possible with 2 amps strapped

[LordArcane]

the12volt.com or rockford has one on their site how to wire them

[Owners1]

no, he has 4 VC's total so each sub can be wired at .5 or 2

series the coils on each sub, then parrallel the subs, that would be 1 ohm, then strap the amps to that single + and -

Its how I do it with my D1's

thank you..would you happen to at all have a diagram of that?