Need subwoofer wiring advice

carshateme · 7th September 2011, 03:45 PM

I have 2 audiobahn ALUM 10N. The current kenwood 1000 watt amp I have now isn't powering my subs the way I want it too, so I'm upgrading my system to a 2,600watt mono amp and I need to know how to wire them to go at 4ohms or 6 ohms, whichever one is safer. Thanks for your feedback

epa · 7th September 2011, 03:50 PM

whats the minimum impedance from each vc an how may vc's need to be driven?

carshateme · 7th September 2011, 03:53 PM

Peak: 1600 watts
RMS: 800 watts
Impedance: Dual 6 ohm
3 Ohm or 12 Ohm Operation

chris661 · 7th September 2011, 04:05 PM

Hi,

If the amplifier is rated for it, you could parallel the coils from both speakers to get 1.5ohm total.
If the amplifier won't stand that, do a series-parallel arrangement, which would give 6ohm total.
The latter would give the amplifier an easier time, as current draw would be much lower. If it's safe for the amplifier to drive 1.5ohm, I see no reason not to go with that.

Chris

carshateme · 7th September 2011, 04:11 PM

Ah, but I need a wiring diagram...it's too confusing, I know all about the amp details. =(

ßart West-VL. · 7th September 2011, 04:30 PM

Can the amp stand a 1.5Ω load?

TheBaronGroog · 7th September 2011, 04:42 PM

Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams, Two 6 ohm Dual Voice Coil (DVC) Speakers

Shows both, what amp is it?

NB Always wire the sub's voice coils in series and then the subs in parallel as if you wire the coils in parallel and subs in series then the back EMF on one sub will affect the other

carshateme · 8th September 2011, 02:56 AM

I'm thinking of getting SSL F2600D FORCE 2600W Class D Monoblock Amplifier, w/ SoundQuest SQK0 1/0 Gauge Copper-Clad Aluminum Wiring Kit, along with Sound Storm Laboratories CAP350B 3.5 Farad Capacitor, and a dual box...total comes up to like $248.

The amp review says it can handle a 1Ω load.

Looked at the reviews on that amp and seen like 20 people liking it and saying good things about it, plus a guy had a pair of audiobahns and says it pounds like a champ, took his trunk lock off. The wire kits seems like a snag of a deal...it's real 0 gauge and not some skimpy crap. The farad was the cheapest I could find...lol was cheaper than a 3 farad.

carshateme · 8th September 2011, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBaronGroog

Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams, Two 6 ohm Dual Voice Coil (DVC) Speakers

Shows both, what amp is it?

NB Always wire the sub's voice coils in series and then the subs in parallel as if you wire the coils in parallel and subs in series then the back EMF on one sub will affect the other

That wiring diagram is not what my speakers are...I thought I posted a picture of how my speakers were...instead of two wire hook ups on each side...there is 4 wire hook ups...a total of 8 wire hook ups....on one sub

carshateme · 8th September 2011, 03:09 AM

Oh NVM, I just figured out what to do -.-' feel so dumb. The extra four terminals are four...bigger wires

7th September 2011, 03:45 PM	#1
carshateme diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2011	Need subwoofer wiring advice I have 2 audiobahn ALUM 10N. The current kenwood 1000 watt amp I have now isn't powering my subs the way I want it too, so I'm upgrading my system to a 2,600watt mono amp and I need to know how to wire them to go at 4ohms or 6 ohms, whichever one is safer. Thanks for your feedback

7th September 2011, 03:50 PM	#2
epa diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: amsterdam	whats the minimum impedance from each vc an how may vc's need to be driven? __________________ one good thing about music ,when it hit you feel no pain. so hit me with music.

7th September 2011, 04:30 PM	#6
ßart West-VL. diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Vlaanderen	Can the amp stand a 1.5Ω load? __________________ Bart

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7th September 2011, 03:53 PM	#3
carshateme diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2011	Peak: 1600 watts RMS: 800 watts Impedance: Dual 6 ohm 3 Ohm or 12 Ohm Operation

7th September 2011, 04:05 PM	#4
chris661 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Blog Entries: 7	Hi, If the amplifier is rated for it, you could parallel the coils from both speakers to get 1.5ohm total. If the amplifier won't stand that, do a series-parallel arrangement, which would give 6ohm total. The latter would give the amplifier an easier time, as current draw would be much lower. If it's safe for the amplifier to drive 1.5ohm, I see no reason not to go with that. Chris

7th September 2011, 04:11 PM	#5
carshateme diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2011	Ah, but I need a wiring diagram...it's too confusing, I know all about the amp details. =(

7th September 2011, 04:42 PM	#7
TheBaronGroog diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams, Two 6 ohm Dual Voice Coil (DVC) Speakers Shows both, what amp is it? NB Always wire the sub's voice coils in series and then the subs in parallel as if you wire the coils in parallel and subs in series then the back EMF on one sub will affect the other

8th September 2011, 02:56 AM	#8
carshateme diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2011	I'm thinking of getting SSL F2600D FORCE 2600W Class D Monoblock Amplifier, w/ SoundQuest SQK0 1/0 Gauge Copper-Clad Aluminum Wiring Kit, along with Sound Storm Laboratories CAP350B 3.5 Farad Capacitor, and a dual box...total comes up to like $248. The amp review says it can handle a 1Ω load. Looked at the reviews on that amp and seen like 20 people liking it and saying good things about it, plus a guy had a pair of audiobahns and says it pounds like a champ, took his trunk lock off. The wire kits seems like a snag of a deal...it's real 0 gauge and not some skimpy crap. The farad was the cheapest I could find...lol was cheaper than a 3 farad.

8th September 2011, 03:09 AM	#10
carshateme diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2011	Oh NVM, I just figured out what to do -.-' feel so dumb. The extra four terminals are four...bigger wires

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