JeepRage

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this is dumb, but i got 2 10" JBLs and am wondering how you run a bridged amp to both?? i dont understand, i got 150x2 and 400x1... im using it 2 channels and would like to bridge it, but how do you run both subs off of it?? thanks for the help guys.

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maximadave

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Look at the amp to see if it is bridgeable. Take the negative (-) speaker lead on the left channel on the amp and the positive (+) on the right channel on the amp and that will bridge the amp for you...........

Maximadave

JeepRage

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i know how to bridge my amp, i'm asking if you can bridge it, and then hook up the TWO subs off of the ONE channel... like hook up the positive and neg, and then connect the subs somehow to each other. im really not too sure, but i thought it was possible...

thanks again

Micah95GLE

What ohm are the subs? It might not be possible, if they are the wrong load.

JeepRage

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the subs are 4 ohms... thanks

jashick

You're talking about wiring in series.
Wiring 2 4 ohm speakers in series will give you an 8 ohm load. Assuming your amp is rated for a 4 ohm load per channel, your amp would run cooler but also put out less volume. Although it would work, I think you'd be better off in the 2 channel config.

If your amp is rated for a 2 ohm load, then run it bridged with the subs wired in parallel.

CanuckAMP

If your amp is 2 Ohm stable don't assume that means it's 2 Ohm stable in bridged mode. Not all 2 Ohm stable amps can run a 2 Ohm bridged load. Amplifier manufacturers rate 2 Ohm stable amps in stereo, meaning they are capable of driving 2 Ohm loads on each channel. When you bridge an amplifier into a 4 Ohm load you are running each channel at it's maximum voltage output that is equal to what it would be delivering in a 2 Ohm stereo configuration. When you try wiring 2 4 Ohm subs in parallel and get a 2 ohm bridged load on the amplifier. Each amplifier channel is working even harder producing more internal voltage and heat than it can dissipate safely. That's why they will shut down in such a situation from thermal overload.

If you wire one sub A's negative to sub B's positive, then sub A's positive to the amp and sub B's negative to the amp. Then you have a safe 8 Ohm series load that your amp can drive in mono. However this will produce less power out of your amplifier. Your best bet is to wire them in 4 Ohm stereo, provided your amp is not a high current capable amplifier.

BTW what amplifier is it?

JeepRage

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BTW what amplifier is it? [/B][/QUOTE]

it is a jensen xa2150... i know, i know, i got it cheap through work (boat store) anyways, one of my 10" JBL's got fried the day of posting this, so its time for new subs, and new amp i think. i was considering using the same box and going JL 10's, but i need a decent amp at a good price. the other thing is 2 12's, but maybe even 1 quality 12 would do the job. probably louder than my 10's now?? and whats the deal with DVC subs?? could you please explain this??

Matt93SE

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May I suggest reading an audio FAQ first? JL Audio's website- www.jlaudio.com has a great tutorial that explains the full workings of SVC and DVC subs and box requirements, and basically everything you've asked so far.

JeepRage

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thanks, its pretty useful...

CanuckAMP

Here is another site with a detailed description on subwoofer wiring and DVC woofers.

http://www.eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/spkrmlti.htm

OgreDave

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Hehe, i msg'd him that in Aim.. he was like g0ddamn you got too many urls!!!

He doesnt want SHIVAS Booooooo!!! (he wants 10's and hes pretty set on JL w3s)

btw im only kidding