Subs in series

[Jack]

I've got a pair of 10W3v2-D2 JL subs to fit in my car, and just looking at how to wire them in. JL manual says that I can run 2 off one amp in series like this:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/razorjack/Misc/subs.gif

Soooo... according to that I can run two of them off the one channel on the amp I'm looking to buy (its a monoblock Alpine amp)? The amp puts out about 500WRMS at 2ohms - does this mean both subs, when wired in series as above, will get 500W or does the power half to 250W each?

[rudeboy69r]

because there in series they should get the same power.i should no i got a E in electronics in alevel lol
good idea that anyway. hope that helps

[bump]

main thing is to watch the resistance of the cones in series the resistance adds together in parrellel it is a 1/ relationship.

if you don't get it within the tolerance of your amp then you'll burn out the power section of the amp.

[Jack]

main thing is to watch the resistance of the cones in series the resistance adds together in parrellel it is a 1/ relationship.

if you don't get it within the tolerance of your amp then you'll burn out the power section of the amp.
Thats why I was considering putting them in series - according to the manual for the sub, on its own it will present a 4ohm load, but when two are wired in series it presents a 2ohm load to the amp.

The amp can handle both 2 and 4ohm loads, so its not too much of a concern, but the power is greater at 2ohm.

[bump]

yep your power will be grater at 2ohm load.
as the amp is happy with this then go for it mate.

[nova dose]

yer i would go with 2ohm hands down :lol:

1ohm would be the bees knees :lol:

but 2 if fine dude :lol:

[Jack]

Cheers for the replies. Looks like I only need one amp then :D