OrionStang Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 So I need to wire to ~2ohm total load for each amp to see 1 ohm. I really appreciate you guys trying to help, this is my first experience with strapping amps and I don't want to fry something or void my warranty. VC's parallel/subs series, like so http://images.the12volt.com/12voltimages/3_1ohm_dvc_1.5ohm.gif Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheint_1 Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 ok so ive never done parallel/series wiring configs but i gave it a shot 1.4x3=4.2/2 = 2.1/2 = 1.05 load each amp damn man im trying to help but im not really sure if im right lol Quote Yo despues que las asomo... papa tu sabes como es que somos esto es flores pa los muertos y pa' mis enemigos plomo la 9 nunca se turba cuando bajan por la curva no es que yo no salga es que ustedes no entran pa la urba de humacao - Cosculluela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 ok so ive never done parallel/series wiring configs but i gave it a shot 1.4x3=4.2/2 = 2.1/2 = 1.05 load each amp damn man im trying to help but im not really sure if im right lol You're better at the math than me, hopefully someone will chime in and confirm/deny what you got. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkolfo4 Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Are they 1.4 ohm, or is that the DC resistance??? Get dual 2's, series the coils on each sub (4 ohms), parallel the three subs for 1.33 ohms. Each amp sees 0.67 ohms. No problem for those amps. Quote Current system: 1997 Blazer - (4) Customer Fi NEO subs with (8) American Bass Elite 2800.1s Previous systems: 2000 Suburban - (4) BTL 15's and (4) IA 40.1's = 157.7 dB at 37 Hz. 1992 Astro Van - (6) BTL 15's and (6) IA 40.1's = 159.7 dB at 43 Hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Are they 1.4 ohm, or is that the DC resistance??? Get dual 2's, series the coils on each sub (4 ohms), parallel the three subs for 1.33 ohms. Each amp sees 0.67 ohms. No problem for those amps. I've already got the subs, 1.4 vc. Reading 1.7-1.8 on the DMM. So should I http://images.the12volt.com/12voltimages/3_1ohm_dvc_067ohm.gif or http://images.the12volt.com/12voltimages/3_1ohm_dvc_1.5ohm.gif Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheint_1 Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 this one Quote Yo despues que las asomo... papa tu sabes como es que somos esto es flores pa los muertos y pa' mis enemigos plomo la 9 nunca se turba cuando bajan por la curva no es que yo no salga es que ustedes no entran pa la urba de humacao - Cosculluela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert8252 Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Didn't I show you this already :-/ Quote 2013 F150 Crew Cab Old Build Log Feedback 2013 F150 Equipment - Some Awesome Stereo Sound Making Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Didn't I show you this already :-/ Yessir, but with a single amp. I need to know if the same configuration will be safe with a pair of strapped 3500's. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA98hoe Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 (edited) 3- 1.4 subs puts you at 2.8 when wired in series thendivide that by 3 you get.933 that is the ohm load at amp then when you strapp them they see half of that so .46 as long as you have electrical you should be fine, i have my ddm4s at .35 and they play music all day but they will protect at 30hz and below if im railing on it. cause my imped drops when the box unloads all its air at least thats my theory Edited October 2, 2010 by dc98hoe Quote TEAM DC AUDIO VEHICLE:98 chevy tahoe 2wd 3-4 drop HEADUNIT:alpine 9886 PREAMP:arcaudio FRONT STAGE:4-6 1/2s selinium,DD component set and 4-selinium tweeters in each door KICKPANELS:jl audio 5 1/4 REAR DOORS: dd components 6 1/2s HIGHS AMPS:zapco 750.2 on front doors,zapco an another 750.2 on kicks and rear doors SUBS:4-ascendant audio 18s with 5 spiders in a custom box built by KINGSUV SUB AMP: 2-dc7.5s ALTERNATORS: 3-mechmans 1- 425comp, 1-smd spec350, 1-270 with adj voltage harness on custom dc bracket WIRE:10-runs 0g front to back BATTERIES:6-d1400s TL results:157.1 at 38hz and 156.8 at headrest score @37hz. STATE AND NATIONAL RECORD IN MECA S5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert8252 Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Wire each sub parallel to itself so each speaker is .7. Then series all three speakers. Will put you at 2.1ohms nominal which is perfectly safe for strapped amps Quote 2013 F150 Crew Cab Old Build Log Feedback 2013 F150 Equipment - Some Awesome Stereo Sound Making Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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