Hook up 2 subs to mono amp

Can you wire a mono amp to run two subs?

If you want your mono amp to run at 1 ohm, you can wire 2 subs, but you have less options. For this you can only run 2 x 2 ohm SVC subs, or 2 x 4-ohm DVC subwoofers. So, with that said, let’s look at the wiring for these set ups.

How to connect two subwoofers to one AMP?

For two of them, youd need to wire the subs together in series (positive terminal of one sub wired to the negative terminal of the other while the outer terminals connect to the amp) resulting in each sub getting up to 165 watts RMS.

Can I use a 2-channel amp for subs?

This is a great place to use a 2-channel amp. When you wire the subs as shown in the diagram below, the total impedance will be four ohms. A bridged 2-channel amp can provide plenty of power at a reasonable price. Get some good subs and a good amp and let it rip!

Can I connect two 4-ohm subs together?

Greg, Two DVC 4-ohm subs can only get wired together to form a one-ohm load, a 4-ohm load, or a 16-ohm load. You know you can turn the volume down on a sub, if the amp makes it too loud and out of balance with the rest of the music.

Can a mono amp run 2 subwoofers?

Most mono amps are 2 ohms or 1 ohm, and they’re designed specially to run a subwoofer, or 2, but they also need to be able to handle the total RMS. Running 2 subs adds a bit more complexity to the wiring and the math you need to do beforehand, but as you know it can be done.

Can you use gain on a mono block AMP?

If the amp is a mono block then yes. There are two sets of terminals on the amp for added convenience. I use gain as a volume control. Its the Audioque 2200. Yes is mono and the second terminal isnt for a second channel only so you have more room to connect wires.

Can you run two subwoofers in a car stereo?

If your amplifier can handle the total RMS of 2 subs, wiring them to a mono amp can be done, allowing you to double the bass reproduction of your car stereo system. Running 2 subwoofers isn’t for everyone, of course, but if you really want that extra bass, it will shake the car seat you spend so much time in and turn heads as you drive by.

Can I wire a subwoofer to a second channel directly?

Yes is mono and the second terminal isnt for a second channel only so you have more room to connect wires. Im just wondering if it will pull the same resistance if it wire both parallel directly to it as it would if it wired sub 1 to sub 2 then to the amp.

How do you wire a 4 ohm subwoofer?

They are 4 ohm dual voice coil subs, so wiring each VC in parallel and then each sub in parallel will present a 1 ohm load. wiring each VC in parallel and then each sub in series will be a 4 ohm load.

Is it possible to wire two 4-ohm subs into a 2-ohm load?

Is it possible to wire two 4-ohm DVC subs into a 2 ohm load? Ive heard both yes and no. Wouldnt it work if I just used one voice coil to wire it instead of two? I have a monoblock amp. (Hifonics ZRX1500.1D) no but you can get to 4 ohm.....not great...a little low on power at 4 ohm....or go to 1 ohm, just make sure you have plenty of ventilation.

How to wire a 4 ohm to a 16 ohm coil?

wiring each VC in parallel and then each sub in series will be a 4 ohm load. and then series and series again will be 16 ohm. You only need to use one coil on each sub, then run them in parallel and you will have a 2 ohm load.

How to wire subwoofers in parallel?

They are 4 ohm dual voice coil subs, so wiring each VC in parallel and then each sub in parallel will present a 1 ohm load. wiring each VC in parallel and then each sub in series will be a 4 ohm load. and then series and series again will be 16 ohm. You only need to use one coil on each sub, then run them in parallel and you will have a 2 ohm load.