I'm getting ready to install a 2 channel high current amp (Audiobahn A2200HCX). I would like to drive 2 12in DVC subs at 1 ohm load to the amp, but not sure whether to use 2 ohm DVC or 4 ohm DVC. Also, which is better, 1 ohm stereo or 1ohm mono? Could someone give me some info or the best diagram to go by? Any feedback would be helpful.
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subsonic31 on 07/12/2003 01:32:59
1999 Dodge Neon 2.0 L DOHC engine, 2 door. 140 amp altenator, 2 optima batteries.
bobbi-digi on 07/12/2003 03:19:28
Using the 4 ohm dvc subs U can get a 1 ohm load by wiring each subs voice coils together in parallel (makes them each a 2 ohm load) then wire the two subs together also in parallel (makes ur 1 ohm load)
That's prbbly enough explanation so I'll stop...
If U need more 'elp just holla.
Buickman94 on 07/12/2003 13:33:34
"Also, which is better, 1 ohm stereo or 1ohm mono? Could someone give me some info or the best diagram to go by? Any feedback would be helpful."
I found the specs for this amp..http://www.audiobahninc.com/prod/amps/a2200hc.htm
This amp is 2 clannel, obviously. Running the amp brigged (mono
) will give you more power at 1 ohm then running it in stereo at 1 ohm. If you l;ook at the specs below, 600 watts x 2 @ 1 ohm stereo VS 1600 watts x 1 @ 1 ohms mono. as far as wiring goes, 2 4ohm DVCs would work. wire each one in parallel for 2 ohms each then bridged to the amo for a net of 1 ohm.
200 watts x 2 @ 4 ohms stereo
Swez on 07/12/2003 14:52:50
If you want to go 1 ohm MONO for max power, just make sure your subs can handle that kindof power.
Here's a diagram for wiring 2 DVC subs in parallel for 1 ohm, using 4 ohm DVC's:
http://www.jlaudio.com/tutorials/wiring/index.html#2dvcpp
2 DVC drivers with Voice Coils in Parallel / Parallel
Connecting the voice coils of each driver in parallel (+ to +, - to -) and the drivers themselves in parallel (+ to +, etc.) will result in the following impedance:
Dual-4 Ohm Subwoofers: = 1 Ohm
Replies (4)
subsonic31 on 07/12/2003 01:32:59
1999 Dodge Neon 2.0 L DOHC engine, 2 door. 140 amp altenator, 2 optima batteries.
bobbi-digi on 07/12/2003 03:19:28
Using the 4 ohm dvc subs U can get a 1 ohm load by wiring each subs voice coils together in parallel (makes them each a 2 ohm load) then wire the two subs together also in parallel (makes ur 1 ohm load)
That's prbbly enough explanation so I'll stop...
If U need more 'elp just holla.
Buickman94 on 07/12/2003 13:33:34
"Also, which is better, 1 ohm stereo or 1ohm mono? Could someone give me some info or the best diagram to go by? Any feedback would be helpful."
I found the specs for this amp..http://www.audiobahninc.com/prod/amps/a2200hc.htm
This amp is 2 clannel, obviously. Running the amp brigged (mono
) will give you more power at 1 ohm then running it in stereo at 1 ohm. If you l;ook at the specs below, 600 watts x 2 @ 1 ohm stereo VS 1600 watts x 1 @ 1 ohms mono. as far as wiring goes, 2 4ohm DVCs would work. wire each one in parallel for 2 ohms each then bridged to the amo for a net of 1 ohm.
200 watts x 2 @ 4 ohms stereo
Swez on 07/12/2003 14:52:50
If you want to go 1 ohm MONO for max power, just make sure your subs can handle that kindof power.
Here's a diagram for wiring 2 DVC subs in parallel for 1 ohm, using 4 ohm DVC's:
http://www.jlaudio.com/tutorials/wiring/index.html#2dvcpp
2 DVC drivers with Voice Coils in Parallel / Parallel
Connecting the voice coils of each driver in parallel (+ to +, - to -) and the drivers themselves in parallel (+ to +, etc.) will result in the following impedance:
Dual-4 Ohm Subwoofers: = 1 Ohm
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