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Old May 21, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Can I wire Two 4 ohm dvc subs at 2 ohms from a mono block amp? (pic inside)

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aight figured it all out...got another thread though with a completely different question.. please check it out

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Old May 21, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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You couldnt find diagrams because its not possible to wire two 4 ohm dvc subs to two ohms.

If you series each sub, each sub would be 8 ohms, then parallel outside the box and you get 4 ohms.
If you parallel each sub, each sub would be 2 ohms, then parallel outside the box and you get 1 ohm.

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You couldnt find diagrams because its not possible to wire two 4 ohm dvc subs to two ohms.

If you series each sub, each sub would be 8 ohms, then parallel outside the box and you get 4 ohms.
If you parallel each sub, each sub would be 2 ohms, then parallel outside the box and you get 1 ohm.

I'm pretty sure the older bd's are 1 ohm stable though.
So either way I can only get 1 or 4 Ohm.
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Option 1 (parallel/parallel) = 1 ohm load
Voice coils wired in parallel, speakers wired in parallel
Recommended Amplifier: Stable at 1 ohm mono



Option 2 (series/parallel) = 4 ohm load
Voice coils wired in series, speakers wired in parallel
Recommended Amplifier: Stable at 4, 2, or 1 ohm mono

Old May 21, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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So either way I can only get 1 or 4 Ohm.
Yes.

I edited the last part (about your amp being 1 ohm stable) out of my post because I was thinking of different RF amps.
Old May 21, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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PUlling this out of my *** in an attempt to make this work...Will this work??


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Okay...edited...would this at all be possible? I migh tbe making a fool of myself..but thanks for any help!
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Also...i have another question...

WOuld it be better to have a:

Phoenix Gold Xenon 600.1 amp which does 600 rms@ 4 ohms X 1...split into Two to do 300 rms@4 ohms X2?

or

the Rockford Fosgate 1000bd which does 500 rms@ 4 ohm X 1...split into Two to do 250 rms@4 ohms X2?

The Fosgate amp is stable at 2 Ohms (which makes no difference..but could possibly allow it to make more powerful??)...and nothing is mentioned about the Phoenix Gold besides the 4 Ohm stability...

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Old May 22, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by PandaXpress
PUlling this out of my *** in an attempt to make this work...Will this work??

Yes .... if you wanted a 4Ohm final load.
Old May 22, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by PandaXpress
Also...i have another question...

WOuld it be better to have a:

Phoenix Gold Xenon 600.1 amp which does 600 rms@ 4 ohms X 1...split into Two to do 300 rms@4 ohms X2?

or

the Rockford Fosgate 1000bd which does 500 rms@ 4 ohm X 1...split into Two to do 250 rms@4 ohms X2?

The Fosgate amp is stable at 2 Ohms (which makes no difference..but could possibly allow it to make more powerful??)...and nothing is mentioned about the Phoenix Gold besides the 4 Ohm stability...
You cant "split" a mono amp. Mono = One.
Old May 22, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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ALright...so now im looking into a 1 ohm stable amp...

MB Quart RAA1000 <-- will be getting this one more likely brand new.

and

Phoenix Gold X1200.1

What do you guys think? I'm on somewhat of a budget. Thanks for all the input
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What is the budget?
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
What is the budget?
Ballpark of $200 and lower? (im super poor)

I can get the MB quart for about $200 here (brand new)....

Phoenix Gold is a long shot...

Im saving for the box I need built to push the subs I have.
Old May 22, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Bump...need a bit of help here...first post was edited and now I just need some guidance. Please take a look at the first post Thanks guys!

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