[casualsuspect]

I can't quite figure out how to exactly run the wires on my sub.

This page (Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams, One 4 ohm Dual Voice Coil (DVC) Speaker) shows separate, short wires running from one + to the other + and one - to the other - terminals on the sub. (4 wires total)

This image (Imageshack - 1dvcparallel1yl) shows just one pair of wire for each terminal. (2 wires total)



Which way should I do it?

I have to admit, I would prefer the first way so I can double-wire the 4 pairs of 16ga I already siliconed in the box to get closer to the ideal 12ga I should have used. And then just use a couple short wires for the + to + and - to - on the sub itself..

Thanks for any input..

 

[lucas569]

 

[lucas569]

u can do it whichever way u like, i like to keep the wire as short as possible so it doesnt rattle around in there...

 

[casualsuspect]

That was quick!

I'm only wiring one sub though, but it looks like I should do it the first way on my post? No?

EDIT: Ok, I was just making sure, I didn't want the sub to be straining to pull power.. My amp's 1550 W @ 2ohms. Good tip on the rattling, I was actually thinking of wrapping the wire in foam, is that necessary?

 

[lucas569]

no not at all, i know it shows multiple speakers in the pic but its the same concept...

 

[casualsuspect]

just took a second look at the pic u posted. it looks like it's doing it the way it's posted on the second link in my original post..

are u sure i can do it either way bro? (the first way is ok?)

thanks

 

[IBcivic]

a 4 ohm dual vc wired in series will give you 8 ohms and in parallel...2 ohms.
so with 1550 watts @ 2ohms, you will be getting 400[ballpark] watts @8ohms

 

[casualsuspect]

thanks for the reply. i'm wiring it in parallel for a 2 ohm load.. can you give any input for which method i can use? (from the links in my original post)

 

[lucas569]

its really very simple, all your doing is piggybacking the coils. the pics u have arent the best this pic shows 2 speakers but just imagine them as coils instead.

 

[casualsuspect]

its really very simple, all your doing is piggybacking the coils. the pics u have arent the best this pic shows 2 speakers but just imagine them as coils instead.

Ahhh, I see now! It is simple..

Thanks for your patience man, haha


Cheers :beerchug:

 

[lucas569]

anytime...