The RIGHT WAY to wire subwoofers to a monoblock amplifier

[@danielabrams555]

I am so happy that you made this video. As a car audio installer, I had a couple customers that were unwilling to take my word, even when I showed them the exact demonstration of continuity that you showed, that I had correctly installed their amp. One guy was absolutely convinced that his subs were only getting half the power because he was only using half the amp. I think that at my boss's direction I actually ran a second set of speaker wires to his box just to apease him. My MECP advanced certification wouldn't convince these people that I knew what I was talking about, but I bet that a popular KZbin video that confirmed it would do the trick.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Happy to help! I don't know why guys always feel like the car audio shop is trying to pull one over on them... although I did have a guy today comment that "he's only recommending fuses because he sells them, you don't need fuses on wiring" so guess us YT guys can't be trusted either... 🙄🙄🙄

[@jimkimball4288]

@@CarAudioFabrication fuses are for us peasants who cant afford to just buy a new car when our current one sets on fire

[@xxxYYZxxx]

Use 4-channel home-audio wire, with 4 wires wrapped in a single cover. That way you can use both both connectors on the sub amp, plus whatever gauge fits exactly, times two, is likely thick enough. Your less observant customers will think the 4-stranded wire was specially made for sub amps. 🤣

[@m1ndphaser]

yeah just add that second pair of wires, a 4-terminal plate and connect two wires to the air inside the box lol. remember, 15 minutes on youtube means you know more than experienced techs :)

[@anthonymennicucci3471]

@CarAudioFabrication well years ago I was installing my friends stereo when he went to buy the amp and box, head unit, the guy( since he was not getting paid to istall the stereo system , he didn't mention a. The amp wiring kit, th harness kit or the plastic fill in pieces and the issue also he had a size E and a Ford so he also needed special clips.

[@sillyjungle031rockstar6]

After watching 15 videos this one hit every note I needed !!!

[@jjthomas9656]

I retired from 12v after 35 yrs,these amps remind me of 80s amps,i love it,memories of my beginner years with craig,kraco,sherwood,rockford,etc.love this channel 🤘

[@aceventura1523]

i feel old knowing these brands... thx, lol!

[@crimsontide1980]

Can't forget the greatest brand of all time.......Pyramid!

[@jamesprincejunior]

Roadmaster booster/EQ with 200 watts of pure power oh the good ole days

[@HandMadeRoyalty]

So dont wire my subs like the thumbnail? Lol

[@DJWATERZZ]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WhtSupremePizza1]

Yeah it would be pointless.

[@MrKodiKash]

Just received my Lc1.1500 yesterday! Been dreaming of this day for a year. Im working with you now on a custom subwoofer box for my SQ5. Checking my email like every hour 😅 Always love your content, thanks for all the info!

[@umtbozkr2358]

Hi Kodi, I wrote a comment that my LC1-1.1500’s cooling fan is always on when powered. Like to hear from you if yours does the same. Feedback of a fellow owner would be welcome.

[@DapimpBDSD]

@@umtbozkr2358 I mean, the Amp has to stay cool but I guess if it's loud enough to hear, it can be annoying. I've used cheaper Amp before and the fans were audible and always on, but on my Audiocontrol or Phoenix gold, never really heard them.

[@ronaldomaynard4816]

Dream big bro

[@dwilde649]

@@umtbozkr2358 d 1200 fan runs w amp. Quietly, notic d the amp gets warm w no load even. Likely why.

[@umtbozkr2358]

@@dwilde649 I’m sorry, didn’t understand your comment D Wilde. The amp works perfect and delivers a good performance. Only the fan is constantly on and it’s not the most quiet fan. Normally I ran my woofer with a bridged Steg K2.03 with about 1000w RMS. When the fan went on you couldn’t hear it running. I replaced it by the Audio Control because it draws less current because it’s a class d amp. A class d amp shouldn’t get that hot; even without any load it gets hot.

[@Waveboarder7]

I had to google this 2 hours before you uploaded for a Mosconi 1000.1, funny coincidence. You gave a lot more detail than the answer I found earlier, thank you!

[@fordsixhoe1184]

Man, what I do without your videos....

[@tommymutz9197]

Great video. VERY THOROUGH! Exactly what I was looking for when searching for the right answer! Thank you so much for some very useful information!

[@c0uchsl0uch]

I just bought a Polk mm1 10inch 4ohmDVC subwoofer and in the manual there is a diagram showing connection to a single pair of terminals on the subwoofer, now with that connection you will only be at 4 ohms but it can be done

[@GuyCiccarelli]

Man I looked all over the internet you're extremely informative learned a lot from watching this video I really appreciate that I subscribe to your channel because you're worth really appreciate your knowledge with that thank you again

[@zachobrien6239]

You explained that very well I my self already knew all this I'm just watch videos because I'm bored and have nothing to do but out every video I have watched you explained it a whole lot better then anyone else

[@Pulverrostmannen]

There is actually one major advantage to bridge or use both the outputs on the dual that you did not mention, I would always bridge or use both outputs always if possible, why? it is very simple, This speaker block is internally connected on the PCB, if you use one pair you gonna push all load through 2 solder connections instead of 4, I had amps where this load got so high the joints exploded and the amp failed due to overload on these. if you use both outputs you gonna share the load on the terminals making such failure case much less prominent. However this applies more to cases when you load the amp with lower impedance thus making more current. But I had amps fail before I always started to use the terminals with all available outputs. you would actually gain a tiny but more power too as the resistance get slightly lower. I competed in audio a lot before and this is why I know. Every watt counts

[@xxxYYZxxx]

Great point, and 4-channel home audio wire could solve the issue, eg 4 wire. Doubling the wires reduces the total AWG by 3, making it feasible to use a speaker wire (eg, 16 awg) that actually fits instead of trimming or using special tips to fit a monster sized wire, plus both connections get used. The 4-channel wire is better than 2 runs of wire, as the wires are bound into a single cover, minimizing impedance fluctuations.

[@Pulverrostmannen]

@@perk28 great to hear your feedback about this! Bassheads unite!

[@Spacecadet3890]

Running to a dvc what advantage of running 4 conductors? Instead of just jumping them in my box that little bit less resistance will be made up by another 2ft chunk of wire

[@Pulverrostmannen]

@@Spacecadet3890 The biggest benefit is that you reduce the load on each terminal since you run less current through each wire and terminal as they split in half you will have more power and less heat produced in the interconnects and wires. But in low power amps it gonna be a pretty small amount. I had an amp with more than 1KW power explode the solder joints on the speaker terminal because it was too much current for one single output. So it is just a matter of caring about your stuff but either way you connect is still gonna work unless it can’t handle the power in the long run

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

They are typically just bussed at the terminal with only one pair going to the board, so it wouldn't matter.

[@jameswilkins2899]

Here's a sub, good job bro very good content. Keep them videos coming👏👍👏👏👍

[@adamthomas1348]

That thumbnail made me watch lol I'm glad you weren't telling people to wire it like that lol

[@Dionline-nl]

Preciously what i wanted to know! Thanks alot!!!

[@BAUMERMAN]

Thanks for answering the FAQs despite how novice they may seem

[@rockapartyjd]

Please do a video on the key loc...I need to run 2 in my 21 civic hatchback and I just love to here you describe things. You are such a help

[@rabidmedia266]

Great video. I really needed this!!! Thank you.

[@larrymontgomery4902]

Im really glad u posted this vid,i have a different class D monoblock that has 2 terminal like this and my multi meter is or was older and mu kid attempted to ohm a live 120vAc circuit and it became um melted so was concerned about the ohm load to my amplifier which i usually keep at 2 ohms though i found the amp is 1 ohm stable but my question answered thank u

[@Bill_CBR]

Thanks Mark, that did clear up a couple of thins. Love Audio Control.

[@thisalcoholiclife3131]

Answered my question exactly!

[@MrCarigar]

Thank you so much, big like to you, very well explained

[@8SPAZZ]

Thanks again Mark!

[@HYPEChannel09]

My previous question? Rca wires how many and which are the best

[@brotherabid]

Your correct about the amp, but with the Sub not all the terminals need to be connected if you want to run 4ohm, 2ohm or 1ohm etc

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Sounds like you didn't watch the video

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

The additional terminals are for convenience. It can also be that they use the same case for 2-channel models so the strip is already there.

[@Thanosisnotreal]

And on the Kicker CXA1800.1 the middle terminals are not labeled, so that’s awesome.

[@DarrenT0dd]

Great video on something very confusing when you’re newer to car audio!! 👍🏻 I do personally prefer to run one wire pair to the sub then run the other wire at the sub (Parallel). Instead of two wires back to the sub.

[@HYPEChannel09]

Hey what are the best rca wires for input ?? And how many do u need ???

[@lukewarmPBR]

Big help. Thank you. Exactly what I was wondering on my mono with 2 sets of Terminals

[@mildaudiophile3879]

This is actually a very informative video.

[@leesorrell]

Great info., thanks!

[@PhiMobileSounds]

How about how to test a used amplifier on the fly? I was burnt picking up a Rockford Amp on Craigslist. Met in person, tested the continuity at the speaker leads, got home and it popped fuses left and right. Obviously i did not do it correctly. I have bought from a dealer or amazon every since then 2013.

[@joevanmcmillianjayjay5602]

Great channel huge fan. I wish you would do my Soundsystem on my Harley Davidson.

[@ra200]

I just connected my subs to a mono amp with the dual setup like on the lC -1-1500 and can’t get my subs to thump everything else is connected correctly any idea what I’m doing wrong I did one to the positive and one to the negative

[@kingjames8283]

This is great information unless you live in Florida.

[@pixelgaming6843]

On a dual voice coil sub can you run short wires between both negative terminals and positive terminals. Then run a single neg/pos to the amp?

[@johnj2496]

Yes you can or do like he was showing and run 2+ and 2- wires to amp so the wire won't limit power but it might not be even a noticeable difference. So it's bridged but kinda like 1 dual coil Is wired like 2 speakers. Either way works. 4 wires would be able to transmit more power But if the 1+ 1- and jumper wires aren't limiting ie maxed out then there wouldn't really be a benefit to the 2 more just It's like the 2 outer tires on a dullay truck when there's no load sure there's potential but not really needed when it's empty

[@WhatsthePOINT_EDC]

Another informative video. Thanks man!!!

[@anthonyreed5767]

Quick question. The cable that connects the gain control switch to amplifier is too short to reach amplifier. What type of cable can I use instead of the one provided in my amplifier install kit? Looks like a 6C6P or Cat6 ethernet cable.

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

You must have a hella long vehicle. I usually have to bundle six feet of cable because they are so long.

[@rs8600]

Great video! Quick Question Can you tell me will this amp work on the tesla 16 volt battery system Im looking to and a sub but the last amp I used kept dieing out the 16 volt battery.

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

Why would you use a 16 volt battery? You wire it to the 12 volts on the main battery.

[@giosant5327]

I have a mono amp with L/R INPUT and the signal coming from dsp has 1 rca coming out should i use a split rca cable?

[@lenarnie2973]

And what i need to do, if my Sony have only one sub RCA and my amp have 2 RCA? how can i connect it to Sony?

[@Jdmgeek]

Hi question could I use two car amps 2500 to power one big dvc sub

[@TreyJays]

What if you have two 4 ohm dual voice coil subs? Should that be bridged? And I know on this specific amp in the video it can only go as low as 2 ohm, but what if I ran my two 4 ohm dual voice coil subs in parallel to 1 ohm on a 1 ohm capable amp? Would I bridge that or no?

[@ijonnypro]

So if I have dual outputs on my amp & 2 4ohm subs. Are you saying wiring both separately to 2ohms then connecting both pairs of each subs pos & neg wires to the amp directly will result in a 1ohm final load? Which essentially is wiring them in parallel but through the amp instead? Really need this answered. My box’s port is in the middle & I don’t want to drill a hole to wire them together if I don’t have to 😢

[@kushmade1]

Same I don't know why I can't find this anywhere.

[@ijonnypro]

@kushmade1 I figured out the answer on my own; the answer is yes; you can wire two 4ohm subs individually at 2ohms, then connect them to the amp (if the amp is a monoblock) & the final load will be 1ohm. The speaker out terminals aren't two separate channels, but most monoblock amps offer an extra set of terminals for this exact reason, convenience. Hope this helps, man! :)

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

​​@@ijonnyproYou can't wire a 4 Ohm sub to 2 Ohms unless it has dual voice coils, which you didn't specify. If you're saying wire two single VC 4 Ohm subs together to get 2 Ohms, yes, but it is still 2 Ohms on a mono amp. It would only drop to 1 Ohm on a bridged 2-channel amp.

[@yusufsesay6648]

Wait so I bought dual 8in skar sdr subwoofer with 1400 watts can I use a skar mono amp with 1200 watts would it be compatible

[@nashs2373]

What is the best connector for subwoofer quick disconnect?

[@raudelflores4935]

Very good explanation !! Thanks

[@johnmerebanog3809]

The jumpers in mono is like Bridge mode in power amplifiers. Is it the same?

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

Mono and bridged are not the same. You can have two separate channels running mono without them being bridged. Mono combines stereo signals into a single (mono) signal.

[@justmejm]

Good video I had a question, if I have a secondary battery in the trunk do I run my amp that's in the trunk the 2 ground wires to the secondary battery negative terminal post ?

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

You should be using a dual battery isolator if you run two batteries.

[@joelchery6411]

Hello Mark. First of all, I thank you for its contents, and I have a question for you (I have 4 speakers of 8 ohms of 480 voltage of each and one 6*9 low) what kind of amplifier should I use for my car without affecting anything. Please

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

Makes no sense. What is "480 voltage"? If you have 5 speakers total, use a 4-channel amp. Wire the 8-Ohm speakers in parallel, 2 to a channel. This gives 4 Ohms. Bridge the other two channels to the 6x9. Set the xover to LP of the 6x9 channels and to HP for the high speakers.

[@joeteniente5161]

How about if I got an 1 ohms amp but my subs are 2ohms my subs are 2 boxes of Sealed downward-firing enclosure with CompRT® 10" shallow-mount subwoofer and passive radiator my amp output are double so each are connected separately is this okay

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

If you wire two 2-Ohm subs to a mono amp, the load is 1 Ohm.

[@heavychevy4616]

thank you sir!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thank you!

[@ericlawyer8001]

Hi Mark, What's your pick - JL audio or Focal?

[@ChitoWorld]

My kicker 1200 amp has two positive on the left n two negative on the right . I connected positive to the middle positive n negative to the middle negative . I was starting to think I needed to connect the positive the far left positive n negative to the middle terminal.

[@jcmartinez7527]

Nice thumbnail lol. Definitely added another reason to click on the video 🤣

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Always love to give visual examples so folks can better understand!

[@lllllDuBlllll]

@@CarAudioFabricationSo using the two outside terminals is bad? I also bridge my subwoofers 🤔🤔🤔

[@Bartsimpsons0n]

This is great clear and easily learnable. Thanks mark looking forward to learning more later

[@dantebenavente1439]

So my scar amp has - - ++ I got it connected to the second - and the secomd + but someone sead to conect to the ouside ones the first - and the last +......or how about the first- and first+ does it make a difference 🤔

[@Dmane95]

So just to be clear, in the video u said that u can use either pair of positive&negatives. My question is can i use the the pos and neg on the outsides. The ones that arent right next to eachother? Seems theres less of a chance of them ever touching by using the outside terminals

[@CarAudioFabrication]

They are internally paralleled. It makes no difference which combination you connect.

[@Dmane95]

@@CarAudioFabrication thanks boss

[@jayirvin3629]

​@@CarAudioFabrication I am a recent subscriber to your channel.. You seem to know your stuff. I keep getting conflicting info on my 2, R-W12D2 Alpine R-types dual voice coils that I purchased a couple yrs ago. They are sitting in the closet brand new in the box still. They're 750w rms 2250w max 12's. Everyone keeps saying i should've got the 4ohms. W/e, its what I have to work with. What amp would you recommend to run the subs at 60-70% of their rms. I don't want to max out the subs, I want them to last. I'm upgrading my vehicles wiring to support more power and will have a farad capacitor. People say mono-block, 2 channel, 4 channel etc etc. Any help will be much appreciated. Thank you...

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

​@@jayirvin3629Nonsense. Just wire each speaker in series with itself, then parallel to a good monoblock amp. This is 2 Ohms.

[@Thehobbyeast]

Can we run mono amps at home ? Please guide

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

It is quite common, moreso than in cars.

[@Rocksteady104]

Is it possible to wire two 4 ohm DVC down to 2 ohm impedance?

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

No. It can be 1, 4, or 16.

[@garrettmurkerson1792]

Can you wire a 2ohm dual voice coil subwoofer at 1ohm to a monoblock amplifier that’s rated for 1ohm or higher or will I need to wire the subwoofer to 4ohm to make it a 2ohm load at the amplifier?

[@jamalyellowhair1841]

Question? Is there ONE amp that does both SUBS(2)(skar10"800w) and SPEAKERS(4)(ds18) and tweeter 🤔 -I'm looking @Skar amp 2000?

[@knock904]

man thanks mark

[@Kelwof]

hi, did you make a video on how to wire a 4 channel amplifier ? like, i have a rockford p8004 and i want to use the 800Wrms for one single sub, is that possible ?

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

You need a dual voice coil sub and bridge the amp into 2 channels. Wire these to the coils. You will get the 2-Ohm rating if the sub is dual 4-Ohm.

[@hgfdksk17]

What size speaker wire is ideal for connected the sub to amp ?

[@jdextlab]

depends on subs rated power, but for most people, 12-10 gauge works fine. I use 10 gauge on my sub thats rated for 1000 watts

[@SPIKEOPS82]

Question: TIA I have RCA’s running from my deck back, when I plug in both red and white to the amp, my sun sounds muffled, when I plug in one, doesn’t mater the red to red or white to white, it sounds fine but seems like there is more the sun can give. Any ideas?

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

One of your speakers is wired backwards. Reverse the positive and negative on ONE of the channels.

[@PhiMobileSounds]

That cover photo lol

[@xenopac]

I got two kicker ten inch to ssl amp I got it hooked up right I get a wining sound when I press the gas on my car

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

Buy a real amp. Doesn't it have a low-pass crossover? You should never hear an alternator through a crossed over sub.

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

It's just like a car battery with terminals on the top and sides. They're connected together. Doesn't matter which you use.

[@lucasburchard6943]

Question, my amp is a audiopipe apmn 1ohm stable amp and has those two terminals and im trying to connect both my 2ohm subs at 1ohm... Can i wire each sub at 1ohm and then connect each to there own terminal and still get 1ohm??? Plz help

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

If you wire two 1-Ohm subs in parallel, it is 1/2 Ohm. You would want to wire them in series, resulting in 2 Ohms.

[@zimmesco]

So if you put a dvc sub with 4 wires going to the amp does that wire it in parallel?

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

Yes.

[@michaeljenkins9651]

Is there any way you can make some videos on some good amps and DSP's made by other companies than audio control that are also good options for people that are building a complete audio system on a budget of a few hundred dollars to $1k?

[@chevyboi91209]

That’s like asking Lebron to wear some Reeboks

[@gregblau8082]

I don't think I could have done better than the kicker key auto eq did. I do wish it had more power though

[@Thumper68]

DIY Audio guy made video like that today lol

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

JL Audo VXi series are the best if you have the budget. You'll need an installer with more brain cells than average because they can only be adjusted by special software on a computer.

[@omerrobinson9700]

Thank you so much! How can reach out to you if i have a question?

[@mercyw.5061]

So I was wondering I installed two ten inch 300 watt subs in my jeep, and I am looking to buy a amp to push them. I had bought a loc2 pro controler with AccuBASS but it didn't work (maybe bad part) a regular controler worked just fine. My question is if I went with a amp that had AccuBASS would that get me the bass I want is so what would be the amp I would want to use to push them

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

If it is a late-model jeep, you may need an LOC with loading resistors.

[@mr740]

So, in theory, lets say you have a 2 ohm single coil woofer with built in wires that are too big for the connectors of the amp you are running ( and probably needs more power than the amplifier can push, but thats beside the point). If one was to machine som adapters that would accomodate those wires and be screwed in to the amp, that would share the load onto the solder points on the PCB? sort of like a Dual 1/0 AWG to 1/0 0 Gauge amp inputs but more fancy to not come into contact with each other?

[@Avaddon911]

There are some amps that conveniently put the positive terminals on one side, negative terminals on the other. So adding an adapter like this is much easier. But if it's configured like the amp in the video it's going to be hard to do.

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

I think you'll find that most amps simply jumper the extra terminals at the block, rather than run separate wires back to the PCB.

[@crandallexpo0648]

What about the LC7i when the installer wire it like that

[@lindastack7647]

HOW DO YOU REBOOT OR RESET AN LC1.800 OR USE THE JUMPERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE AMP

[@bulletproofpinata2328]

I just got a 1600w 12inch skar subwoofer vented it is preloaded in a box wired to 1ohm 1600w peak 800w rms with turning frequency of 36hz and im an amateur and got the 1200w rms to 1600w peak amplifier and dont know anything to set gain lpf or subsonic but want to know how i can get the best sound out of my bass without it sounding wobbly or damage my subs how do i set those settings the easiest way

[@hip_check]

OMG you didn't ferrule your little visual-test jumpers! lol

[@phreaktor]

Is the old school Rockford 800a2 a mono block or 2 channel?

[@evansowusu9452]

Hello thanks for your great work. I need help I'm using a subwoofer that's AC and I want you to help me convert the AC to DC so that i can use it in my car

[@julesbruchez-outperformtra2020]

I have question that I would like your opinion on. Just so we are clear ALL variables are equal in this situation. Question - Is it more efficient to run two Amps separately on two separate subwoofers? Or is it more efficient to run one large amplifier on both subs? So we are clear. Two Alpine subwoofers that EACH take 400 RMS. On two 400 RMS Alpine amps or one 800 rms Alpine amp?

[@peytonscoggin3746]

It makes no difference where the power is coming from all the subs see are power. Does not matter if it is one amp or two. The only difference it makes is on audio signal. You cannot run 2 different signals to two amps because they would play at different timing. Just run one audio signal to the input on amp one and then use the audio output on amp one to the input on amp two. So the audio signal is linked. Just make sure your amp has an audio output :)

[@peytonscoggin3746]

@Pasler Andrew I was saying more for someone that might be using 2 5-channel amps and that 5th channel on each amp for each of your subs. They are identical amps with the same about of “efficiency” and power

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

​@@peytonscoggin3746Actually, it does. Separate amps have separate power supplies, so this may be an advantage unless you assume the single amp has twice the power supply.

[@toiam8350]

Because the positives and negatives are connectied does that make a parallel circut inside the amp so if i connect two subs with a 8ohm load each would it be seen as 4 ohms to the amplifier?

[@danielbujold7262]

Yes, correct

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

No. You are simply connecting the subs in parallel. This in itself produces 4 Ohms. Nothing to do with the amp. The amp senses 4 Ohms. It has no idea how many speakers are connected, nor does it care.

[@Blakelikesfood]

Dam...got excited per the thumbnail thinking there was some kinda wiring trick.

[@stokewhiz9221]

love vid, keep the good work up❤. question I have is. if you have four 4 ohm subs and run each to series then parallel leaving two separate connections at 4 ohms then connect it to the amp like you showed. would the connection to the amp still be 4 ohms for all subs or does the amp parallel it again and make it 2 ohms for all subs?

[@HashDogg06]

Just look at it like the amp only has one output, yes 2 ohm is what the amp sees if i am understanding your question right - 4x 4ohm voice coils wired in series per pair then paralleled to the amp.

[@richeager7292]

No it's 4 ohm

[@juliobello4561]

Does this also apply on old school amps

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

Yes. A mono amp is one channel.

[@professor8411]

Can anyone please guide me, Which one is better sounds parallel or series wiring for pioneer dual coil 1212D4 speaker ? I am using Sony 1000 watts 4 channel amplifier. Tia

[@brutusdior1550]

I tried connecting my 1500.1 but at a low volume it clips and when I try to adjust the gain nothing changes the light keep flickering.. Any advise or help? Thanks

[@umtbozkr2358]

Hi Mark. Is it normal that the cooling fan off the LC-1.1500 is always on when powered. It’s been told to me that it’s normal, others tell me it should only turn on when it gets hot.

[@aycentroid]

If everything else works then I wouldn't be too worried. With 2 failure states, always on or won't turn on, your's is ideal.

[@umtbozkr2358]

@@aycentroid it works fine, enough clean power. Only for a digital amp it gets quite hot; and heat is wasted energy. And one last thing; when the amp is shutting down, in the last second when shutting down it makes the subwoofer make a scratchy sound, like a kind of “backfire” of the voicecoil.

[@benbentley89]

I am using a powered sub and now my radio doesn’t have any sound coming from the speakers how do I fix it so it works properly

[@amalkallattu]

Those terminals are internally parellel connected right ? So, when i connecr two subwoofers to each of the terminals ( or connecting DVC subwoofer to each ) there will be impedence difference right ? If i connect two 2 ohms subs to each of them, the total impedence should be 4 ohms ! So the efficiency will be lower ?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Two 2 ohm subwoofers connected would be in parallel and thus a 1 ohm load. As covered in the video yes these terminals on a monoblock are internally connected.

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

Parallel is half (if they are same Ohms). Series adds impedance. Parallel: 4+4=2. Series: 4+4=8. Different Ohms are more difficult in parallel. 4+8=2.66 Ohms. (4x8 divided by 4+8, 32/12=2.66).

[@carlosberrios1021]

Does it work for all class D Amps with 2 channels

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

2-channel amps aren't monoblock. If you jumpered a 2-channel amp like the thumbnail, you'd fry the amp. If you bridge it, load will be 1/2 what the speakers are wired to.

[@Thumper68]

They all lead to same place doesn’t matter 😎

[@aarontate8827]

Are Rockford Fosgate as potent as in the 90's..?

[@joegrant6542]

am i correct to say that it doesnt matter if i connect double positive and double negative wires to one sub woofer , vs just connecting one positive and one negative to one subwoofer? thanks!

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

If you double wire to the same locations, it doubles the current capability of the wire.

[@jbrey411]

I have a mono block amp but I have 2 Alpine Type E DVC. My question is how do I wire them inside the enclosure ? I understand that the two pairs of outputs are the same thing. I just need to know how the subs inside the box are supposed to be wired ?

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

Parallel, positive to positive, negative to negative will result in 1/2 the voice coil rating. Series would double the Ohms. Series would be wiring a jumper from one sub's positive to the other sub's negative, then running the two remaining terminals to the amp.

[@Nvhbhyvchhygfcvhhbb]

I do not want to put no speaker box in my vehicle just want to take out the original speaker an put other speakers so I was wondering what's the best speakers to use for bass and voice

[@zombiezk03pro]

I've been using my stock door speaker on a 11 Nissan frontier with some subs. Quick question. If they sound good for me, would it be recommended to change my stock speakers and tweeters in my car?

[@whitefox3021]

Do you play your music LOUD? Are you willing to do a 4 channel amp install? Speakers and an Amp will just raise you volume ceiling, while also producing clean, loud sound. Depends on what you want and how much you want to spend.

[@Luckshot4386]

So here is a question that I can't seem to find a video or diagram for. I have a Power Acoustik Vertigo 8000w monoblock. Can I hook 4 subwoofers to it? And if so how?

[@That_Stanced_Toyota]

If you know how to wire and you’re confident behind your wiring work

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

No such thing as an 8000 watt Power Acoustik. That amp is rated 850 watts. Likely that it doesn't produce half this.

[@jpayne8096]

It always baffles me that this confuses so many people. The amp could have as many positive and negative output connections as the end panel will allow, it's STILL just one positive and one negative....... imagine the outputs being buss bars, you could tap and connect as many speakers as you want, as long as the final Impedance load matches the amplifiers rated load. Technically, the multiple outputs on a mono block amplifier ARE just that, buss bars.

[@MoparStephen]

Maybe you're onto something. Sell a buss bar that connects to the speaker output, but has FOUR terminals. Now you can get 4 times the power from your amp. BAM - instant profit.

[@jpayne8096]

@@MoparStephen 🤣