I have a kicker kx850.2 amp and a kicker CVX 15 4 ohm DVC. And I have been searching on the correct way to wire this sub to get a stable load at the amp. The only thing that I have found is using a series/parrallel wiring config, but im not sure how exactly that works.
How do i get the most power out of the amp the safest way.
From the amp manual (KX.2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation)
It also says (KX.2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 4 ohms when in bridged operation) but on this picture it shows a SVC sub.
I've looked at so much I have actually confused myself more than I was when i started.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Replies (1)
swez on 09/21/2009 23:18:55
This is not a good match for this amp and the sub mentioned. If you can get a swap to a 2+2 DVC sub for that amp, that would help. If not, your only fall-back position is to wire this sub in series, (4+4 = 8 ohms) and bridge the amp to Mono. That will work, but the amp will draw more power than a Class D amp that is much more efficient at 2 ohm loads. Class A/B amps are great for full range speakers, but not for subs. A Class A/B amp will be about 60% efficient for sub use, while Class D amps are a very good choice for sub only use.
Comments/questions?
Swez
How do i get the most power out of the amp the safest way.
From the amp manual (KX.2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 2 ohms per channel in stereo operation)
It also says (KX.2 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum impedance of 4 ohms when in bridged operation) but on this picture it shows a SVC sub.
I've looked at so much I have actually confused myself more than I was when i started.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Replies (1)
swez on 09/21/2009 23:18:55
This is not a good match for this amp and the sub mentioned. If you can get a swap to a 2+2 DVC sub for that amp, that would help. If not, your only fall-back position is to wire this sub in series, (4+4 = 8 ohms) and bridge the amp to Mono. That will work, but the amp will draw more power than a Class D amp that is much more efficient at 2 ohm loads. Class A/B amps are great for full range speakers, but not for subs. A Class A/B amp will be about 60% efficient for sub use, while Class D amps are a very good choice for sub only use.
Comments/questions?
Swez
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