Best way to wire 4 Ohm Type-R to amp?

mdbrich · 04-10-2008, 09:28 PM

Ok, I have been curious on what the best method to hook my subwoofer up. I have looked around on the internet about how and yadda, spend hours got nothing. So I turn to you guys here is what I am working with:

1. Alpine Type R 4OHM Dual Voice Coil Sub
(Enclosed in a Single Box, Just Hooking up the one subwoofer)
-=Link=-
Alpine Type R 1500 watt/Amplifier DUB 400 watts - eBay (item 220220007266 end time Apr-12-08 22:14:27 PDT)

2. Memphis 500 Watt amp
Power Output RMS 250 Watts x 1 @ 4 Ohm 500 Watts x 1 @ 2 Ohm
-=Link=-
eBay Motors: Memphis Audio 16-st500d amp amplifier 500 Watts system (item 250231432918 end time Apr-06-08 12:45:53 PDT)

I just want the best possible method for installing this. I have not worked with many Dual Voice Coil Subs, and I want the best from this setup. I was wondering how I would run 4 wires through the box, when it only takes two wires, to both voice coils. Anyone someone please enlighten me!!!!

ooskers · 04-10-2008, 09:40 PM

Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams

mdbrich · 04-10-2008, 09:52 PM

ok next question i have another amp that pushes 200w rms at 4ohm, how could i use both amps?? Hook one amp up to each voice coil?

ooskers · 04-10-2008, 09:59 PM

I suppose, but you are best off running both coils in a parallel series to create 2 Ohm of resistance. The amps must be identical for that situation. And if I recall, you may need a special type of amp for that. Connecting two amps to one sub is not a great idea.

This should help: Matching Subs & Amps

04-10-2008, 09:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
mdbrich Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 159 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Best way to wire 4 Ohm Type-R to amp? Ok, I have been curious on what the best method to hook my subwoofer up. I have looked around on the internet about how and yadda, spend hours got nothing. So I turn to you guys here is what I am working with: 1. Alpine Type R 4OHM Dual Voice Coil Sub (Enclosed in a Single Box, Just Hooking up the one subwoofer) -=Link=- Alpine Type R 1500 watt/Amplifier DUB 400 watts - eBay (item 220220007266 end time Apr-12-08 22:14:27 PDT) 2. Memphis 500 Watt amp Power Output RMS 250 Watts x 1 @ 4 Ohm 500 Watts x 1 @ 2 Ohm -=Link=- eBay Motors: Memphis Audio 16-st500d amp amplifier 500 Watts system (item 250231432918 end time Apr-06-08 12:45:53 PDT) I just want the best possible method for installing this. I have not worked with many Dual Voice Coil Subs, and I want the best from this setup. I was wondering how I would run 4 wires through the box, when it only takes two wires, to both voice coils. Anyone someone please enlighten me!!!!

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04-10-2008, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
ooskers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: D-Town Posts: 252 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams

04-10-2008, 09:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
mdbrich Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 159 iTrader: 4 / 100%	ok next question i have another amp that pushes 200w rms at 4ohm, how could i use both amps?? Hook one amp up to each voice coil?

04-10-2008, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
ooskers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: D-Town Posts: 252 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I suppose, but you are best off running both coils in a parallel series to create 2 Ohm of resistance. The amps must be identical for that situation. And if I recall, you may need a special type of amp for that. Connecting two amps to one sub is not a great idea. This should help: Matching Subs & Amps