Ice experts wanted.

[nathanH]

Right i dont get the Ohms part. but what Ohm load will this set up create on a single amplifier.

3 dual 4ohm voice coil subs wired in parrallel (subs can be run as 2 or 8 ohm)

Thanks

 

[bsimmer3000]

if i am correct in thinking the ohms should be 4 ohms as you are not conecting them in series if in series the ohms increases as you go throught each speaker. the way you have it means you require a really large amp. basicley you will be pulling more power.

i think what im saying is right. aint done this for so long

if im wrong someone please correct me.

 

[bsimmer3000]

correction. see if this helps ya. just found it. it help me before.

http://www.caraudioresources.com/content/electrical_tips/55/1/http://www.caraudioresources.com/content/electrical_tips/55/1/

also this is very good as well

http://www.dukescarstereo.com/tech.cfmhttp://www.dukescarstereo.com/tech.cfm


[Edited by bsimmer3000 on 02 March 2005 at 8:04pm]

 

[Dink]

2.6 ohms if you wire each sub in series (8 ohms) then wire them up in poarallel

 

[bsimmer3000]

i thought the total ohms increases per speaker when you use series?

example. 1 speaker is 4 ohms

2 speakers is 8 ohms

3 speakers is 12 ohms



looks like 1.33ohms if it works out correct


[Edited by bsimmer3000 on 02 March 2005 at 8:11pm]

 

[Dink]

yes each speaker is wired in series then they are all wired in parallel

http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/wiringwizard.asp?WoofQty=3+woofers&WoofImp=Dual+Voice+Coil+-+4+ohms+x+2&image.x=16&image.y=10&image=Submitlook here

[Edited by Dink on 3/2/2005 8:12:29 PM]

 

[bsimmer3000]

wow this is confusing but the way he has got it looks like it would work out to 1.33ohms with the 3 subs in parralel @ 4 oms each.

 

[Dink]

they are dual voice coil subs

 

[nathanH]

lol sorry for confusing everyone.

 

[derv]

http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/wiringwizard.asp?WoofQty=3+woofers&WoofImp=Dual+Voice+Coil+-+4+ohms+x+2&image.x=9&image.y=9pic here dont think youll find a single amp capable of running 2.67 ohms!

 

[Dink]

Quote: Originally posted by derv on 02 March 2005
http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/wiringwizard.asp?WoofQty=3+woofers&WoofImp=Dual+Voice+Coil+-+4+ohms+x+2&image.x=9&image.y=9pic here dont think youll find a single amp capable of running 2.67 ohms!

true but if its slightly higher power at 2 ohms than you need it will be fine at 2.67

(double link posting derv )

 

[nathanH]

cheers for that. just wanted to get my head round it all. can anyone suggest an amplifier thats capable of running two pioneer subs, 600w RMS 4ohm DVC. Would have liked three but there does seem to be a problem finding an amp big enough. and under £500. would prefere a single amp. thanks guys.

 

[Dink]

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3276&tab=2&osCsid=75319c7d319f677a9d043b56beae4d69this maybe?
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3836&tab=2&osCsid=75319c7d319f677a9d043b56beae4d69or this

i havent got a clue what they are like but you ar looking for 1200w into 1 ohm

[Edited by Dink on 3/2/2005 10:52:30 PM]