Hi guys got another one for ya....
Ok on my jl-audio w-3 subs they have (sorry dont know the correct terminology) 4 of the metal tabs (2+ 2-) to connect wires to on each sub. One set in either side....Now my question is i have a 1200 watt mono sony explode amp #475GSX, how should i properly wire both of my jl audio w-3 subs.for the best output and sound..?
thanx again!
Replies (2)
ttocs on 06/23/2004 12:07:46
you would probably be best to run a series parallel scheme to get 4 ohms on the amp. There is a couple of ways you can do this. I would wire the coils on the speakers in series, then put the two speakers in parallel. Confused yet?
at each of the speakers, take a piece of wire and connect the negative of VC1(voice coil #1), to the posative of VC2. This is a series wiring system that will give each speaker a net load of around 8 ohms. Now if you connect the two remaining +'s to the amp output, as well as the 2 remaining -'s to the amps output, you will have a net 4 ohm load. If you are unsure of what you have done it will be best to break out the ohm meter and test them to make sure it is correct.
swez on 06/23/2004 17:59:54
We need to confirm what JL sub model you have. This is an older and discontinued product from JL, but still should be a very good part of your Bass Engine.
This sub came in at least 2-3 flavors:
1. 12W3-D4 Dual voice coil (4+4) ohm sub (DVC = Dual Voice Coils)
2. 12W3-D6 DVC (6+6) version of same sub
3. 12W3-D2 DVC (2+2) version may have been available for a time as well.
Do you have access (beg, borrow or buy) to a Volt/Ohm meter? If you do, measure each coil on the subs (that 4 terminals/sub) and you'll get a number.... Can buy a decent small one at WalMart for under $20.00. Good enough for this kind of work.
Ohmic readings indicate what subs you have:
1. ~3.4 ohms/coil... This is a -D4 sub
2. ~5.2 ohms/coil... This is a -D6 sub
3. ~1.4 ohms/coil... This is a -D2 sub
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That Sony amp you mentioned, is a 4 channel amp for Mids/highs. The full part number is Xplode series: XM-475GSX. This is 75 watts per channel into a 4 ohm speaker. This amp is to driver the internal mid/high frequency speakers.
The other Sony amp mentioned in a different post... #1600GSD is a Class D sub amp with only 1 channel ouput to feed your subs. This amp will deliver ~600 watts RMS into a 2 ohm load. The full part number is: Xplod XM-1600GSD
Does this look like the one you have now?
http://www.refurbdepot.com/productdetails2.cfm?Product_ID=2319&refererid=bizrate#features
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Do you have any buddies that have done car audio installs before and have a very good grasp on what/how to install a system? I ask as you seem to be very new to this game, have some nice gear. (JL subs & Alpine HU) The Sony amps will do for now. But if you do not install them properly and then learn how to tweak them into full potential... I fear you may damage some very expensive gear.
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This is sorta like putting a Colt 45 pistol in the hands of a true novice.
I really hope you can get some qualified help to lead you through this install? Does that make sense take this skilled install approach?
Think it over carefully OK?
Swez
Swez
Ok on my jl-audio w-3 subs they have (sorry dont know the correct terminology) 4 of the metal tabs (2+ 2-) to connect wires to on each sub. One set in either side....Now my question is i have a 1200 watt mono sony explode amp #475GSX, how should i properly wire both of my jl audio w-3 subs.for the best output and sound..?
thanx again!
Replies (2)
ttocs on 06/23/2004 12:07:46
you would probably be best to run a series parallel scheme to get 4 ohms on the amp. There is a couple of ways you can do this. I would wire the coils on the speakers in series, then put the two speakers in parallel. Confused yet?
at each of the speakers, take a piece of wire and connect the negative of VC1(voice coil #1), to the posative of VC2. This is a series wiring system that will give each speaker a net load of around 8 ohms. Now if you connect the two remaining +'s to the amp output, as well as the 2 remaining -'s to the amps output, you will have a net 4 ohm load. If you are unsure of what you have done it will be best to break out the ohm meter and test them to make sure it is correct.
swez on 06/23/2004 17:59:54
We need to confirm what JL sub model you have. This is an older and discontinued product from JL, but still should be a very good part of your Bass Engine.
This sub came in at least 2-3 flavors:
1. 12W3-D4 Dual voice coil (4+4) ohm sub (DVC = Dual Voice Coils)
2. 12W3-D6 DVC (6+6) version of same sub
3. 12W3-D2 DVC (2+2) version may have been available for a time as well.
Do you have access (beg, borrow or buy) to a Volt/Ohm meter? If you do, measure each coil on the subs (that 4 terminals/sub) and you'll get a number.... Can buy a decent small one at WalMart for under $20.00. Good enough for this kind of work.
Ohmic readings indicate what subs you have:
1. ~3.4 ohms/coil... This is a -D4 sub
2. ~5.2 ohms/coil... This is a -D6 sub
3. ~1.4 ohms/coil... This is a -D2 sub
===================================================
That Sony amp you mentioned, is a 4 channel amp for Mids/highs. The full part number is Xplode series: XM-475GSX. This is 75 watts per channel into a 4 ohm speaker. This amp is to driver the internal mid/high frequency speakers.
The other Sony amp mentioned in a different post... #1600GSD is a Class D sub amp with only 1 channel ouput to feed your subs. This amp will deliver ~600 watts RMS into a 2 ohm load. The full part number is: Xplod XM-1600GSD
Does this look like the one you have now?
http://www.refurbdepot.com/productdetails2.cfm?Product_ID=2319&refererid=bizrate#features
===================================================
Do you have any buddies that have done car audio installs before and have a very good grasp on what/how to install a system? I ask as you seem to be very new to this game, have some nice gear. (JL subs & Alpine HU) The Sony amps will do for now. But if you do not install them properly and then learn how to tweak them into full potential... I fear you may damage some very expensive gear.
===================================================
This is sorta like putting a Colt 45 pistol in the hands of a true novice.
I really hope you can get some qualified help to lead you through this install? Does that make sense take this skilled install approach?
Think it over carefully OK?
Swez
Swez
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