DVC Subs and amp connections
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DVC Subs and amp connections
Do I need a mono or 2 channel amp to drive a DVC sub? In other words, do two channels need to drive the two voice coils or does a single channel drive both? What is the typical hook up from an amp to a DVC sub?
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Re: DVC Subs and amp connections (lsilva)
you still use a mono amp. The purpose behind a DVC is to give you more wiring options. Just make sure you get the proper sub to match the amp you want to use, so you get the right final Ohm load.
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Re: DVC Subs and amp connections (Metal Wulf)
OK. I understand about mono amps. Now help me with amp ratings. Let's say I was going to use a DVC 2 ohm sub rated at 500 watts RMS. If I wire it as a 4 ohm sub, does that change the watt rating?
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Re: DVC Subs and amp connections (lsilva)
OK. I understand about mono amps. Now help me with amp ratings. Let's say I was going to use a DVC 2 ohm sub rated at 500 watts RMS. If I wire it as a 4 ohm sub, does that change the watt rating?
Now speaker side. Because a speaker says 500 watts rms, doesn't always mean supply this power to this speaker. I like to say 80% of rating for safety and reliability factoring. If the speaker is rated for 500watts rms for dual coils then the rating typically applies to both coils as one piece. IMHO
