How to wire sub to amp?
#1
How to wire sub to amp?
I have an old setup that I wanted to hook up.
(1) 12" Eclipse aluminum sub #88120DVC 4 ohm info about sub
(1) Xtant x1001 amp info about amp
How would I wire this so that the amp doesn't blow my sub? Is this way ok?
(1) 12" Eclipse aluminum sub #88120DVC 4 ohm info about sub
(1) Xtant x1001 amp info about amp
How would I wire this so that the amp doesn't blow my sub? Is this way ok?
#2
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I would actually wire it in parallel for a 2 ohm load. Yes, you would be running a lot of power to that sub, but I'd rather overpower than underpower. Just make sure to not turn it up too high. Running the sub in a series would only result in 250 watts.
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I would run 4 gauge for the Xtant amp. Since you're running two amps I would run 2 gauge back and then use a distro to send 4 gauge to each amp.
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Wire them in parallel, and def dont do an 8 ohm load, your amp can't really handle that
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#9
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wiring them in series would be the "safe" option. and if it just isn't loud enough, might have to switch it around.
Parallel would be @2ohm, so put out the full power, theoretically would be putting out 1000W, but I've heard that the xtant would put out up to 1500W. Given that it would be 'rated' to put out 250W at 8ohm, you could estimate that it might be closer to 375?
If it's not loud enough, I'd consider going parallel, as usually I like having that extra headroom, but just keep a close eye on the gains and distortion, etc. I think it'd be fine if you keeps the gains down low, and would give you additional flexibility. Just keep it from bottoming out and it should be alright.
also what kind of box will it be in? Usually ported/IB don't need the power to get to full extension.
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