Does wiring a sub differently make it perform better, or worse
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New member Username: HdubbFarminton, Nm Usa Post Number: 1 Registered: Nov-04 | I wired my two subs differently, and now ones flexs more than the other, why does it matter, and what is the best way to wire them |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 5426 Registered: Dec-03 | it makes a big difference to the load on the amp and thus the amount of power the amp puts out. how many subs total? how many coils per sub? how many ohm per coil? how many channels does your amp have? how many watts per channel at how many ohms? (or just supply the make/model of the amp if ya don't know) |
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New member Username: HdubbFarminton, Nm Usa Post Number: 3 Registered: Nov-04 | 2 subs dual coils on each they are 2 ohm subs 2channel amp it is a power acoustik 960lt series amp |
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New member Username: HdubbFarminton, Nm Usa Post Number: 5 Registered: Nov-04 | actually the amp is a lt980/2 (power acoustik) is this brand any good? |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 5438 Registered: Dec-03 | if the subs are 4 ohms per coil, wire the coils in parallel, and put one sub on each channel of the amp. |
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New member Username: HdubbFarminton, Nm Usa Post Number: 7 Registered: Nov-04 | thank you very much. do you know anything about this brand, power acoustik? |
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New member Username: HdubbFarminton, Nm Usa Post Number: 9 Registered: Nov-04 | thanks glass. do you know anything about this brand, power acoustik? please tell me if they are a big pile of bat guano |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 5448 Registered: Dec-03 | guano only comes from bats, ya know  hehehe I'm not that fond of power acoustik. their products are pretty low end. However, that being said, that's my opinion, and if it works for you, that's what matters. They tend to use "max" power ratings, so a "2400 watt" amp may really only put out about 400 watts RMS It's pretty misleading, and several folks on this board alone have had terribly luck with reliability as well. |
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Bronze Member Username: HdubbFarminton, Nm Usa Post Number: 13 Registered: Nov-04 | true. I think i am going to dump the poower(not a typo) acoustik and buy a different one. since i am young with no credit card iam stuck with local dealers theres only 2. they have an autotek amp that is said to have 2600 true rms. its onsale for 650.00. this a good amp? {p.s. it seems like you know almost everything when it comes to audio how?} |
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Bronze Member Username: CarguyPost Number: 48 Registered: Nov-04 | Hey Hunter before you buy an amp, make sure your power wiring can take it. It'll save you lot of headaches later. If bass is what you want, then look for amps with remote bass boost. It comes in very handy. Glass guy is a very knowledgeable guy. |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 5468 Registered: Dec-03 | Autotek amps, if they're as good as they were through the 90s, are still very reliable amps that put out loads of power. I haven't used any in a model year or two but I doubt much has changed. One of our stores carried autotek actually.. being a franchise, each store had the option to carry products other stores didn't, so my shop didn't, but I saw them enough. Anyway, I'm an EE and MECP Gold cert'ed installer. been at this for about fifteen years. I don't work in the industry any longer though, so now it's really just a hobby for me. |
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Bronze Member Username: HdubbFarminton, Nm Usa Post Number: 15 Registered: Nov-04 | yo isaac, your right i didn't think of that, my wiring now is only good to 1400 watts. were can i get a good, not so exspensive wiring kit |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 5479 Registered: Dec-03 | www.knukonceptz.com |
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Bronze Member Username: HdubbFarminton, Nm Usa Post Number: 17 Registered: Nov-04 | thanks glass |
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