hi i need some help i just bought a audiobahn high current amp its 175x4 and its brideable in all channels i have 2 12"700 watt dual audiobahn in a sealed small box im running a 8 gage power wire and i cant seem to get this thing to bump. the amp &subs are the 2004 models the amp looks like it would kick ass it has 2 voltage meters on top and has 4 20 amp fuses on the amp i dont know if thats right but thats how i bought it please help i dont know if i should wire each channel to a coil or run all my positives & negitives to one channel but i dont know if its 1 ohm stable
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ttocs on 05/6/2008 11:21:15
what subs do you have? We need model numbers or voice coil impedence(ohms) and configeration(singe or dual voice coil) to be sure that they are properly matched.
Matching a 4 channel amp for subs is not what it is made for.
rayray_12000 on 05/6/2008 16:14:20
there 2-12" audiobahns aw1200eu 700 watts dual voice coil there 350 a coil 4 ohms will a ported box sound better ?oh the amp model # is A4075HCQ 4 CHANNEL HIGH CURRENT AUDIOBAHN
rayray_12000 on 05/9/2008 01:02:01
HEY GUYS HERES THE INFO I GOT FOR U ON THE SUBS AND AMP HOPE THIS HELPS Audiobahn AW1200EU 12" 700 watt subwoofer 120 oz. Double Stacked Strontium Magnets
swez on 05/9/2008 04:06:34
Rayray,
This is an older High Current amp from Bahn. (2004) From what I have found on their website, when you bridge this amp down to a 2 channel version, it will deliver about 350 watts to a 2 ohm sub. That's nothing to sneeze at, but not taking full advantage of the subs noted either.
This amp has full crossover features for full range or bass. You'll need a copy of the manual to learn how to install it, set up the crossovers and wiring directions. Since this amp will deliver about 350 watts RMS x 2 channel, the proper wiring gage for the power line/ground would be #4 wire.
Here are links to the archived manuals for Bahn product to guide you:
http://www.audiobahn.com/Audiobahn06/pages/tech.html
http://www.audiobahn.com/Audiobahn06/images/tech/2004_manuals.html
Swez COFFEE
PS I deleted your other posts so that we can focus on this one. Just use this remaining post/threads for future information.
rayray_12000 on 05/10/2008 10:28:05
thanks for the info i got one more question my suw woofers are 2ohm,8ohm,4ohm wich ohms should i wire them there 700 watts a piece.also on my 4 channel amp im i going to youse all 4 channels or youse + from channel 1/2 and - from 3/4 or just youse + & - from 1/2&3/4 bridged to each sub? one more question what amp do you reccomend that will push my 2 700 watt dual buy bahn
swez on 05/10/2008 16:14:58
In this senario, wire each sub for 2 ohms each. (Each coil in parallel to it's mate) Each sub will be wired to a bridged channel set as noted below:
Sub A is 2 ohms and wired to bridged channels 1/2.
Sub B is 2 ohms and wired to bridged channels 3/4.
Use the LPF crossover feature here and set that to about 80-100 Hz.
The best choice for these sub in present Bahn amps would be the A12001DT. This is a Class D Mono amp with 1200 watts to a 1 ohm load. Each sub will get +600 watts of clean power and that's a lot of power for these subs.
Got all that?
Swez
PS Welcome to the CK family. Where are you from?
rayray_12000 on 05/12/2008 14:01:11
rayray_12000 on 05/12/2008 14:10:26
thanks for the 411 swez and thanks for the welcome im glad i joined ck . i wired each coil + to - then + to + & - to - on the other coils to the amp i used the - from channel 3/4 and the + from 1/2 and it hits so hard it makes my chest hurt can i harm the amp like this. and thanks again ck family.buy the way im from california from san bernardino county.
swez on 05/13/2008 18:12:51
You may have done this correctly, but as I read your post, it confuses me a tad. Here are the steps recommended:
1. Wire sub A coils + to + and - to Minus (That's a 2 ohm load)
2. Bridge channels 1/2 and wire Sub A +'s to channel 1 + terminal
3. Bridge channels 1/2 and wire Sub A -'s to channel 1 - terminal
4. Repeat the same sequence with Sub B and channels 3/4 as before
The manual links I gave you explain all this well and it would be wise to print out a copy of the amp manual for your reference.
Note: This technique can only be used with "High Current" amps like the one you have. Do not try this option on "non-HC" amps or they will fry.
This should produce solid bass from the subs mentioned in your post. If you want a bit more thump later, a Class D Mono amp that is 1 ohm stable and produces 1,000 watts RMS or more @ 1 ohm loads will be needed.
Got all that? THINK
Swez SMILE
Replies (9)
ttocs on 05/6/2008 11:21:15
what subs do you have? We need model numbers or voice coil impedence(ohms) and configeration(singe or dual voice coil) to be sure that they are properly matched.
Matching a 4 channel amp for subs is not what it is made for.
rayray_12000 on 05/6/2008 16:14:20
there 2-12" audiobahns aw1200eu 700 watts dual voice coil there 350 a coil 4 ohms will a ported box sound better ?oh the amp model # is A4075HCQ 4 CHANNEL HIGH CURRENT AUDIOBAHN
rayray_12000 on 05/9/2008 01:02:01
HEY GUYS HERES THE INFO I GOT FOR U ON THE SUBS AND AMP HOPE THIS HELPS Audiobahn AW1200EU 12" 700 watt subwoofer 120 oz. Double Stacked Strontium Magnets
swez on 05/9/2008 04:06:34
Rayray,
This is an older High Current amp from Bahn. (2004) From what I have found on their website, when you bridge this amp down to a 2 channel version, it will deliver about 350 watts to a 2 ohm sub. That's nothing to sneeze at, but not taking full advantage of the subs noted either.
This amp has full crossover features for full range or bass. You'll need a copy of the manual to learn how to install it, set up the crossovers and wiring directions. Since this amp will deliver about 350 watts RMS x 2 channel, the proper wiring gage for the power line/ground would be #4 wire.
Here are links to the archived manuals for Bahn product to guide you:
http://www.audiobahn.com/Audiobahn06/pages/tech.html
http://www.audiobahn.com/Audiobahn06/images/tech/2004_manuals.html
Swez COFFEE
PS I deleted your other posts so that we can focus on this one. Just use this remaining post/threads for future information.
rayray_12000 on 05/10/2008 10:28:05
thanks for the info i got one more question my suw woofers are 2ohm,8ohm,4ohm wich ohms should i wire them there 700 watts a piece.also on my 4 channel amp im i going to youse all 4 channels or youse + from channel 1/2 and - from 3/4 or just youse + & - from 1/2&3/4 bridged to each sub? one more question what amp do you reccomend that will push my 2 700 watt dual buy bahn
swez on 05/10/2008 16:14:58
In this senario, wire each sub for 2 ohms each. (Each coil in parallel to it's mate) Each sub will be wired to a bridged channel set as noted below:
Sub A is 2 ohms and wired to bridged channels 1/2.
Sub B is 2 ohms and wired to bridged channels 3/4.
Use the LPF crossover feature here and set that to about 80-100 Hz.
The best choice for these sub in present Bahn amps would be the A12001DT. This is a Class D Mono amp with 1200 watts to a 1 ohm load. Each sub will get +600 watts of clean power and that's a lot of power for these subs.
Got all that?
Swez
PS Welcome to the CK family. Where are you from?
rayray_12000 on 05/12/2008 14:01:11
rayray_12000 on 05/12/2008 14:10:26
thanks for the 411 swez and thanks for the welcome im glad i joined ck . i wired each coil + to - then + to + & - to - on the other coils to the amp i used the - from channel 3/4 and the + from 1/2 and it hits so hard it makes my chest hurt can i harm the amp like this. and thanks again ck family.buy the way im from california from san bernardino county.
swez on 05/13/2008 18:12:51
You may have done this correctly, but as I read your post, it confuses me a tad. Here are the steps recommended:
1. Wire sub A coils + to + and - to Minus (That's a 2 ohm load)
2. Bridge channels 1/2 and wire Sub A +'s to channel 1 + terminal
3. Bridge channels 1/2 and wire Sub A -'s to channel 1 - terminal
4. Repeat the same sequence with Sub B and channels 3/4 as before
The manual links I gave you explain all this well and it would be wise to print out a copy of the amp manual for your reference.
Note: This technique can only be used with "High Current" amps like the one you have. Do not try this option on "non-HC" amps or they will fry.
This should produce solid bass from the subs mentioned in your post. If you want a bit more thump later, a Class D Mono amp that is 1 ohm stable and produces 1,000 watts RMS or more @ 1 ohm loads will be needed.
Got all that? THINK
Swez SMILE
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