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sub question?
im interested in buying a solo baric 12 inch L7 and i am confused because the sub says it has 2 coils that each coil can run at 300 rms for a total of 600 rms for two coils of the sub. I have a 500rms mono amp but i dont know if it would work does the rms get divided automatically between both coils. or do u need a different amp or setup for this 2 coil sub?
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the solo baric sub says two 4 ohm coils at 300rms.so what do i need to get the best out of them like a 600rms at 4ohm amp or do i need a 600rms at 2ohm amp. i get confused with the ohms on the sub does two coils at 4ohm mean i need an amp that runs the rms wattage at 2 or 4 ohm? :?
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ok... your amp provided it is either a mono (class d) or stereo amp (Class A/B) SHOULD be able to operate bridged.. iw ould reccomend hooking your sup up so when you flip it over you hook one + terminal to the other + terminal ON the sub.. same for the -... thenn take ANOTHER wire, and hook it to either set of +/- (make sure you only use ONE set for this... then hook it accordingly to your termional cup in your box (im assuming you would be using a prefab box) now take your +/- wire and run it to the amp.... if your amp is a class D (mono) amp designed FOR subwoofers just hook it up + to + - to -.... if its an A/B (stereo) amp you will need to "bridge" it to one channel, the procedure for which varies depending upon the amp... i know on my older ab amps it was + to the + of the right chan, and - to the - of the left chan.. but again CHECK YOUR AMP to see if it can handle it..... this configureation will get you a resistace of 2 ohms... which will get a lil more power out of your amp...this COULD cause your amp to run hot however (if its a stereo amp) so make sure your amp can handle 2 ohms.... most can...
i suggest this setup because your actully gonn abe UNDERpowering the sub w. a 500 watt amp.i also know from experiance that the L7s can handle a bit more power than they are rated for..gettting back to the amp........ are you SURE its 500 rms on the amp and not peak.... what make/model is the amp?
if ive confused you please let me know either im me or PM me on here and i can get you a diagram if you need it.....
i suggest this setup because your actully gonn abe UNDERpowering the sub w. a 500 watt amp.i also know from experiance that the L7s can handle a bit more power than they are rated for..gettting back to the amp........ are you SURE its 500 rms on the amp and not peak.... what make/model is the amp?
if ive confused you please let me know either im me or PM me on here and i can get you a diagram if you need it.....
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I HAVE A BAZOOKA EL1500 AMP THATS 500RMS at 2ohms. AND I HAVE A JBL BP1200.1 AND THATS A 600RMS AT 4OHMS, 1200RMS AT 2 AND 1 OHM. SO WHICH ONE WOULD BE BETTER? THEY ARE BOTH CLASS D AMPS.
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I doubt the Bazooka amp will do what it'* rated...
The JBL is great, but you'll want ot keep the gains down just for limiting sake.
The JBL is great, but you'll want ot keep the gains down just for limiting sake.
mmmmmm JBL amp...... my buddy ran a Digital Designs 15 off a 1200.1 and it flexed the walls of his cargo van out 3".... badass amp right there......