MeanBlackCLMachine

hey guys so i have two 10" kicker subs each that are 4 ohm resistance. I also have a 10" pioneer that is dual 2 ohm resistance and i was wondering if anybody knew if i could run one of the kickers and the pioneer any safe way on the same monoblock amp.

mattastick

It is not a good idea, because the subs will see different power and your amp will see a weird resistance. Depending on your amp, this may or may not be a problem (some amps are built to withstand the lower resistances better than others) but still, don't do it.

MeanBlackCLMachine

damnit ><. Alright well would you guys suggest 2 100watt kicker comps or 1 2500watt pioneer championship series pro.

mattastick

Depends on your amp and space available and your goal for the system.

fourthmeal

Yes this can be done. You can really as many speakers as you want on an amp. The trick is to do it so the impedance (not resistance,...we're talking A/C here not D/C) is MORE than the amp can handle.

Series wiring adds impedance
Parallel wiring decreases it. The actual formula for doing both is not difficult but deserves some studying before applying the concept. Bcae1.com has proven to be a good study guide.

Now, sound quality-wise,...I wouldn't do it. You generally do not want to muck around with the concept of different models of subs (different box sizes and alignments to boot!), all running off the same amp playing the same time. It certainly can be done but will most likely sound very strange. Loud mind you, but strange. This is due to cancellation effects (interference just like radio or water waves or any wave in any medium.)

MeanBlackCLMachine

i just hooked up the pioneer on 2 olm resistance and it sounds much better than the kickers. Championship pro series subs are sick.