Amp and sub hook up

 

New member
Username: Carcrazy

Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-06
first off before i get to my question im going to let you know about my components.

I got these subs with the box (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Kicker-Dual-12-Subwoofer-Enclosure-Package-DCVR12 -/sem/rpsm/oid/117529/catOid/-13093/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do)

I have 2 of these Orion 600D amps
(http://www.cardomain.com/item/ORI47400)

Now here is my question ......
The sub box only has 1 connection ... inside the box they are wired like this (option #2)
(http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wiring.html?subs =2&impedance=DVC2x2)


So i want to bridge both amps and put them to the subs. So can i put both sets of wires i get from briding the amps into the single connector on the box? Will the change the Ohms? Cut power? Hurt the coils or amps?

The reason i want to do this is because i do not want to open up the box and cut a new hole for another connector
 

Silver Member
Username: Juliob

Santo DomingoDominican Re...

Post Number: 886
Registered: Dec-05
you do have 2 problems.

1- you got robbed on circuit city.

2- Your amps won't work at 1 ohm if they're both strapped. You're going to wire 1 sub 1 amp 1 sub 1 amp. That's the only way you won't fry them
 

New member
Username: Carcrazy

Post Number: 2
Registered: Jun-06
dam that is what i diddent want to do .... $399 for both subs and the box is a rip? Where is it cheaper??
 

New member
Username: Carcrazy

Post Number: 3
Registered: Jun-06
sorry to make a double post but the way the subs are wired in the box is 2 ohms .... are you saying that if i connect 2 bridged channels like i was thinking id get a 1 ohm read at the amp?
 

Silver Member
Username: Juliob

Santo DomingoDominican Re...

Post Number: 895
Registered: Dec-05
if you wire them in parallel yes it will present 1 ohm, the problem is that your amps will put 1200w+ at 2 ohms cuz they're strapped. You should wire them alone or get orion 1200d. That's the best you can do, get a 800w rms amp at 1 ohm or 4 ohm. If i were you i would sell those orion 600d and buy audiobahn a80002t or mb quart raa1000
 

New member
Username: Carcrazy

Post Number: 4
Registered: Jun-06
the only reason i have the 600D's is because i got them for free when i worked at pep boys (never used) .... Im leaving for arizona in 3 days to go to UTI so i have no cash ... i guess ill just have to wire each sub on its own =-/
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