Elemental Designs 13Kv.2 voice coils
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Bob Dole Unregistered guest | I want to preorder a Elemental Designs (1)13Kv.2, and I plan to buy a suitable amp later on Should i get the dual 4 ohm or the dual 2 ohm voice coils? is there a difference? Which version would provide the best bass? thanks |
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New member Username: FlashfloodPost Number: 3 Registered: Jun-04 | Theres not much difference in bass in either configuration... It just depends on what type of amp you want. |
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Bob Dole Unregistered guest | Ok cool. I bought the dual 2ohm voice coils version. What amp would you recommend? and what type of ohm wiring would be ideal? would a JBL BP 600 be overkill for this sub? or would it be sufficient as long as a kept the power turned down? thanks |
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Bob Dole Unregistered guest | Ok cool. I bought the dual 2ohm voice coils version. What amp would you recommend? and what type of ohm wiring would be ideal? would a JBL BP 600 be overkill for this sub? or would it be sufficient as long as a kept the power turned down? thanks |
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New member Username: FlashfloodPost Number: 4 Registered: Jun-04 | BP600.1 or .2? You dont want a mono amp for that sub, unless its stable to 1 ohm, and I dont think that JBL is. youre gonna want to bridge a 2 channel amp most likely... |
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Bronze Member Username: GrmncrsnbrVA Post Number: 52 Registered: Jun-04 | I'd look for either a 1 ohm or 4 ohm amp that is mono. Mono amps were designed with subs in mind. Try to find on that is class D rated also. These are more efficient amps so they run cooler. When looking for amps try to keep the THD rating below 1% if its listed. Now for the wiring. If you get a 1 ohm amp then you have to wire the voice coils in parallel. When you get the sub there will be and input for each coil. Connect the positives together and the negatives. Then connect the positives to the positive on the amp and the negative to the negative on the amp. If you get a 4 ohm amp The coils will need to be wired in parellel which means you'll go from positive on the amp to positive on one coil then the negative of the same coil will connect to the positive of the second coil. Then the negative of the second coil will connect to the negative output on the amp. I hope this helps out. Here is a website with some diagrams for ya http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-4sUP4PmdgWr/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wi ring.html?subs=1&impedance=DVC2x2 good luck and enjoy that awesome sub |
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New member Username: FlashfloodPost Number: 5 Registered: Jun-04 | I thought you were supposed to keep youre entire system under 1% THD adding all components... |
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Bob Dole Unregistered guest | thanks for all the help. I'v been reading on these forums and i have read the BP 600.1 is stable in both 2 ohm and 1 ohm, so i may get that. However i think i will search online for other class D amps, i will also have to read up on 1% THD too  thanks again and any furthe input is greatly appreciated. |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 3646 Registered: Dec-03 | if you're only going to run one sub, you want the dual 4 ohm coil version for a mono amplifier. that'll make for a 2 ohm load. |
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Bob Dole Unregistered guest | Crap. Already ordered the dual 2 ohm version. Will this be a problem? or will a 1 ohm load be fine? P.S. Does anyone know when Elemental Designs starts shipping? |
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Bob Dole Unregistered guest | I'v already preordered the dual 2ohm version, will this be a problem? will the BP 600.1 (or another 1 ohm stable amp) work with this sub? |
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Bob Dole Unregistered guest | wow i'm really good at messing up and posting twice |
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Silver Member Username: JayjPost Number: 247 Registered: May-04 | Bob hate to tell ya but don't listen to these newbs here they will get you in trouble quick. Glass and Jonathan are the ONLY two I trust to help me with problems. You can still get the JBL though it will still work for ya. Use this diagram to wire it up. Use option #1 http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/ISEO-rgbtcspd/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wi ring.html?subs=1&impedance=DVC2x2 |
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Bronze Member Username: FlashfloodMN Post Number: 18 Registered: Jun-04 | Jeremy at eD says, the Kv2s should be shipped mid july, and the amps should be shipped mid/late july. Im guessing its worth the wait. |
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Silver Member Username: GrmncrsnbrVA Post Number: 104 Registered: Jun-04 | wow i didnt realize you only ordered one woofer my bad bro the one ohm amp is what you wanted though with 2 ohm DVC just parellel the voice coils and youll be straight |
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Gold Member Username: GlasswolfNorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 3654 Registered: Dec-03 | if it's pre-ordered, just call and change your order |
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Bob Dole Unregistered guest | Just had the order changed. again, thanks for your input and help. |
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