Hi all im a noob 2 audio installing ive had a lot b4 and decided i should know a bit more about how it all works,anyways ive just purchused another 12" 500 w max sub in a sealed inclosure and i have a alpine t500 2 channel amp 2 run it ive run the remote wire and the av wires down the left side of the car and im a bit hazey from there can any 1 complete the system 4 me either in simple dummy terms or a good diagram thx all--installing ur own stuff is all good GRIN
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carfreak on 09/2/2003 18:31:27
Run the power down the right from the battery a 8gauge wire with a fuse will work.
Ground it where the amp is get a self taping screw and the right crimp connector for the size of screw you use , besure to sand your spot well
Then We need to know more about the subs , brand , model ...
creamygoodness on 09/2/2003 20:56:07
Hi umm its a single 12" boschman sub in a sealed enclosure,dont know if u guys get them in the states but its rated to 500 w max rms i think but that info was good thx a lot and this may sound silly but how do u wire the sub 2 the amp,The amps on the back of the sub box wot wire gauge etc thx 4 ur help :))
Swez on 09/2/2003 22:24:06
This sub is probably about 250 watts RMS. No, not familiar with that brand in the USA.
As for wiring this sub to amp... you have a 2 channel amp right? What is the voice coil ohms rating here and is there only 1 voice coil or a pair? It matters a lot! Do you have a web link to Boschman subs? Make and model number is good.
Swez
PS Welcome to our little web site!
carfreak on 09/2/2003 22:01:09
I would use 12 gauge
I can't find your amp on the net anywhere .
When you bridge an amplifier, you combine the power output of two channels into one channel. Bridging allows you to drive one speaker with more power than the amp could produce for two speakers. Because of this high power output, bridging is an ideal way to drive a single subwoofer.
If your amp is bridgeable, the owner's manual will have directions that tell you how. Usually, an amp is bridged by connecting the speaker leads to the positive (+) terminal from one channel and the negative (-) terminal from the other channel. However, you should be sure to consult your owner's manual before attempting to bridge your amp.
Also, keep in mind that most amplifiers need to see a 4-ohm load when bridged to mono operation. If you want to bridge your amp, you should use one 4-ohm speaker or, if you prefer multiple woofers, wire two 8-ohm speakers in parallel. (Again, consult your manual before operating your amp in bridged mode.)
Ok now if your amp is bridgeable look in the manual and figure out witch side to where and then hook the pos to the pos on the sub and the neg to the neg on the sub and you are wired
here is a good site for info about this subject
http://www.eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/caraudio.htm
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carfreak on 09/2/2003 18:31:27
Run the power down the right from the battery a 8gauge wire with a fuse will work.
Ground it where the amp is get a self taping screw and the right crimp connector for the size of screw you use , besure to sand your spot well
Then We need to know more about the subs , brand , model ...
creamygoodness on 09/2/2003 20:56:07
Hi umm its a single 12" boschman sub in a sealed enclosure,dont know if u guys get them in the states but its rated to 500 w max rms i think but that info was good thx a lot and this may sound silly but how do u wire the sub 2 the amp,The amps on the back of the sub box wot wire gauge etc thx 4 ur help :))
Swez on 09/2/2003 22:24:06
This sub is probably about 250 watts RMS. No, not familiar with that brand in the USA.
As for wiring this sub to amp... you have a 2 channel amp right? What is the voice coil ohms rating here and is there only 1 voice coil or a pair? It matters a lot! Do you have a web link to Boschman subs? Make and model number is good.
Swez
PS Welcome to our little web site!
carfreak on 09/2/2003 22:01:09
I would use 12 gauge
I can't find your amp on the net anywhere .
When you bridge an amplifier, you combine the power output of two channels into one channel. Bridging allows you to drive one speaker with more power than the amp could produce for two speakers. Because of this high power output, bridging is an ideal way to drive a single subwoofer.
If your amp is bridgeable, the owner's manual will have directions that tell you how. Usually, an amp is bridged by connecting the speaker leads to the positive (+) terminal from one channel and the negative (-) terminal from the other channel. However, you should be sure to consult your owner's manual before attempting to bridge your amp.
Also, keep in mind that most amplifiers need to see a 4-ohm load when bridged to mono operation. If you want to bridge your amp, you should use one 4-ohm speaker or, if you prefer multiple woofers, wire two 8-ohm speakers in parallel. (Again, consult your manual before operating your amp in bridged mode.)
Ok now if your amp is bridgeable look in the manual and figure out witch side to where and then hook the pos to the pos on the sub and the neg to the neg on the sub and you are wired
here is a good site for info about this subject
http://www.eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/caraudio.htm
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