Sub/Amp Wiring Question (Technical)
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Sub/Amp Wiring Question (Technical)
Using JL 10W6 subs. 2.
These are dual 6 ohm subs. Using a Zapco AG Series Reference 750.2 for an amp, which is rated at 175wx2 @ 4 ohm, 360wx2 @ 2 ohm.
I have two options in wiring them.
#1:
With coils AND subs in parallel, 2 dual 6 ohm speakers will present a 1.5 ohm load
#2:
With coils wired in series, and speakers wired in parallel, 2 dual 6 ohm speakers will present a 6 ohm load.
I'm confused on which one I should use, with the cleanest, loudest output that is still safe for the subs.
When I used these subs last, it was three of them in a sealed enclosure, wired with coils in series, speakers in parallel. Then a single jumper from the clips to the amp, bridged input, which the amp manual says is 4 ohm.
Maybe I'm making it too complicated.. but i'm lost. Any direction?
These are dual 6 ohm subs. Using a Zapco AG Series Reference 750.2 for an amp, which is rated at 175wx2 @ 4 ohm, 360wx2 @ 2 ohm.
I have two options in wiring them.
#1:
With coils AND subs in parallel, 2 dual 6 ohm speakers will present a 1.5 ohm load
#2:
With coils wired in series, and speakers wired in parallel, 2 dual 6 ohm speakers will present a 6 ohm load.
I'm confused on which one I should use, with the cleanest, loudest output that is still safe for the subs.
When I used these subs last, it was three of them in a sealed enclosure, wired with coils in series, speakers in parallel. Then a single jumper from the clips to the amp, bridged input, which the amp manual says is 4 ohm.
Maybe I'm making it too complicated.. but i'm lost. Any direction?
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Originally Posted by SSpiro
Using JL 10W6 subs. 2.
These are dual 6 ohm subs. Using a Zapco AG Series Reference 750.2 for an amp, which is rated at 175wx2 @ 4 ohm, 360wx2 @ 2 ohm.
I have two options in wiring them.
#1:
With coils AND subs in parallel, 2 dual 6 ohm speakers will present a 1.5 ohm load
#2:
With coils wired in series, and speakers wired in parallel, 2 dual 6 ohm speakers will present a 6 ohm load.
I'm confused on which one I should use, with the cleanest, loudest output that is still safe for the subs.
When I used these subs last, it was three of them in a sealed enclosure, wired with coils in series, speakers in parallel. Then a single jumper from the clips to the amp, bridged input, which the amp manual says is 4 ohm.
Maybe I'm making it too complicated.. but i'm lost. Any direction?
These are dual 6 ohm subs. Using a Zapco AG Series Reference 750.2 for an amp, which is rated at 175wx2 @ 4 ohm, 360wx2 @ 2 ohm.
I have two options in wiring them.
#1:
With coils AND subs in parallel, 2 dual 6 ohm speakers will present a 1.5 ohm load
#2:
With coils wired in series, and speakers wired in parallel, 2 dual 6 ohm speakers will present a 6 ohm load.
I'm confused on which one I should use, with the cleanest, loudest output that is still safe for the subs.
When I used these subs last, it was three of them in a sealed enclosure, wired with coils in series, speakers in parallel. Then a single jumper from the clips to the amp, bridged input, which the amp manual says is 4 ohm.
Maybe I'm making it too complicated.. but i'm lost. Any direction?
I dont think I would want to run that bridged at 1.5 ohm...
So you only option is to run it at 6 ohm bridged. Power wise your looking at a little under 600 watts probably.
OR, you can run each sub on one channel at 3 ohm. Probably a little under 300 watts per sub that way...
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Sub manual says they handle 300w "Pt (continuous thermal power handling)".
You don't think I'm not running too dangerously close, do you?
Option #2 is the 6 ohm bridged, right? Here is the picture in the manual:
Look accurate?
You don't think I'm not running too dangerously close, do you?
Option #2 is the 6 ohm bridged, right? Here is the picture in the manual:
Look accurate?
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Originally Posted by SSpiro
Sub manual says they handle 300w "Pt (continuous thermal power handling)".
You don't think I'm not running too dangerously close, do you?
Option #2 is the 6 ohm bridged, right? Here is the picture in the manual:
Look accurate?
You don't think I'm not running too dangerously close, do you?
Option #2 is the 6 ohm bridged, right? Here is the picture in the manual:
Look accurate?
Power wise you are probably about perfect. I wouldnt worry about that at all.
Yes, your option #2 is bridged...
Wire it just like the picture and you're golden
