Wiring the Subs

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  1. vwgolfgtimkii Forum Member

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    How would i wire the subs so they work on 2 ohms?

    Maybe a little diagram would be nice [:D]
     
  2. vwgolfgtimkii Forum Member

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    i think ive found a wiring diagram but any more help would be appreciated is it like this?


    +--------+----------+
    II
    AMPsub1sub2
    II
    - -------^----------^
    Edited by: Paradroid
     
  3. vwgolfgtimkii Forum Member

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    well that didnt work :(
     
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    you want to wire them in series, ie from +ve to -ve on the subs.......

    that way the current is the same through the subs but the resistance is shared..... ie 2 ohms each not 4.

    GCSE physics at its best!!!

    Mouse
     
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    a little like this!!!

    make sure your amp is 2 ohm stable!

    Mouse
     
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    or maybe i'm talking absolute nonsense!!!! [:$] disregard eveything in the above two posts..........

    have a looky here wiring guide should give you all of the answers.

    mouse
     
  7. **J** Forum Member

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    This is how mine are done..........


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  8. vwgolfgtimkii Forum Member

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    Thanks for your help guys [:D]

    **J** - Thats how i thought they should go if you look at my diagram (lol)

    Cheers Guys...happy bunny [:D]

    The GolfMeister
     
  9. vwgolfgtimkii Forum Member

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    Take the A-Level now then [:D]
     
  10. **J** Forum Member

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    :)just make sure your amp is 2ohm stable (most new ones are)


    I think i can see where you were going with your diagram now that i look harder.........it was 3.45am when i looked at it last :lol:
     

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