Quick guide to matching subs & amps

Frank Sandoval from LA MESA

Greetings, I'm am looking to wire up 2 kicker comp 4 ohm speakers to a 1500.1 kicker amp how could I get the best sound from it? Is it pos5to get a diagram?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 9/4/2019 Frank, That amp is way too powerful for those subs and will probably blow them to smithereens if wired together. Those two SVC 4-ohm subs will work safely with an amplifier that can put out up to 300 watts RMS at 2 ohms. That amp will work with two SVC 4-ohm subs each rated for at least 750 watts RMS.

Mindaugas from Chicago

Hello, I have a Kenwood KAC-7202 amp (230W x 2 @ 2 ohms, 460W x 1 bridged @ 4 ohms). I have two 2010 Kicker CompVR 10" subs (4 ohm DVC). I am planning on wiring each sub in parallel to get 2 ohms of impedance, then hook each sub to its own channel on the amp so that they each get 230W @ 2 ohms. These subs will each be in sealed boxes. Is this plausible or should I look into a better amp?

Bruce Southall from Crutchfield on 9/3/2019 Mindaugas , Sounds like a great plan. Rock on.

Danny from El Paso, Texas

I have Dual 10" Memphis Audio SVC BRX1040's (4 ohm) with a Memphis Audio VIV1500.1 Mono Block Amp. What is the best way to set this up to my amp for the best sound quality?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 9/3/2019 Danny, The best way to hook that gear together is like this.

Brett from New Boston

I have a Dual Electronics xpr82d amp and 2 (12") 250w rms dws12 subwoofers (same brand name), i don't know if that is even okay to hook up, help please.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 8/14/2019 Brett, The only safe way to wire that gear together is like this.

Marcus Steptoe from Odessa

I have two Hifonics Brutus BXS8D4 shallow mount sub's and Hifonics Zeus ZXX-1200.1D 1200W Mono Block Class D Car Audio Amplifier. Whats the best way to wire these?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 8/13/2019 Marcus, The only safe way to wire that gear together is like this.

T Myrick from Pittsgrove NJ

I have a Belva enclosure that has 2 10" sub speakers rated at 200 watts each rms. What wattage range amp should I be looking for.? It is a single voice coil sub.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 8/9/2019 T, Two subs rated for 200 watts RMS each will work well with an amp that can put out between 300 and 600 watts RMS.

Eddie from San Antonio

I have two Rockford Fosgate Prime R2D4-12s and a JL Audio RD900/5 amplifier . The R2D4s have a 250w RMS and 500w peak. The RD900/5 mono subwoofer channel is rated 500w into 2 ohms, 325w into 3 ohms or 225w into 4 ohms. Is this a good match? If yes, whatl wiring configuation should I use? Can I wire the 2 R2D4s into 2ohms? If not. What should I do next? Other info: I have a pair of 6x8 Rockford Fosgate p1683 (65wRMS/140wPeak) running in Stereo Mode powered by the JLAudio amp, as well.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 8/8/2019 Eddie, Two DVC 4-ohm subs can only get wired together to form a one-ohm load, a 4-ohm load, or a 16-ohm load. You'll need to use the 4-ohm scheme.

Kevin from Anaheim

Looking to run (2) Kicker CWRT8 2 ohm subwoofers and was wondering what would be a good amp for this setup?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 8/8/2019 Kevin, Two DVC 2-ohm subs each rated for 150 watts RMS will work great with an amplifier that can put out between 225 and 450 watts RMS at 2 ohms, like an Alpine MRV-M250.

Jason T Randall from Richmond

i have 2 r-w12d4 subs what amp should i get.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 8/1/2019 Jason, Two DVC 4-ohm subs rated for 750 watts each will work great with an amplifier that can put out between 1125 and 2250 watts RMS into one or 4 ohms, like a Pioneer GM-DX971.

Rob from Hokah

I have two svc 12inch 1200 watts sony xplod xs-L120p5w and two different amplifiers. 1. ( dual power supply mofet 2/1 channel amplifier ) 2.( 1000 watts 2 channel pioneer GM-A5702 ) can I hook up a 1 sub on each amp or wire in parallel on one sub

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 7/9/2019 Rob, You'd probably be better off using one amp per sub. But I can't be sure, not knowing what your #1 amp is.

Shannon from League City, TX

I have (2) 10" 4-ohm SVC Kicker CompC's going under crew cab seat of my Titan XD. I also have a gen 1 JL Audio slash 500/1 that refuses to give up (had since 2003). My question: subs wired together in parallel going into this amp @ 2-ohm load produces what kind of wattage back to the subs? Does it split the 500 down to 250/sub or am I going to fry these paper weights?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 7/3/2019 Shannon, Wired the way you describe, the amp will put out 500 watts RMS, 250 watts to each sub, which is exactly their power rating.

Many from Modesto

I have 2 15" kickers cvr dvc 4ohms, and dont know which amp to use, I have an mrp 1000.1 amp and a crossfire bmf 1000 watts 2 channel which of those amps would be best to max out my subs

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 6/27/2019 Many, I can't find any information about the second amp you mention, so I can't tell you which will be louder.

Eric J from Prattville

I have a Kicker cxa800.1 and 2 kicker L7 4ohm subs. Is there any wiring I can use or do I need to buy a different amp? Thanks in advance.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 6/19/2019 Eric, Your two DVC 4-ohm subs can be wired to that amp like this.

Hugo from Joliet

I have a kicker kx600.1 amp but it's broken I was wondering if u have to buy the same amp in order for the subwoofers to work.Or can I buy a different brand with the same watts?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 6/17/2019 Hugo, The speakers, amps, subs, and receivers in a system can be any brand you want, they do not have to be the same. Their power ratings need to be compatible, though.

Chino from Worcester

Hello i getting a 1400 watt 12 inch sub so what amp do i get

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 6/13/2019 Chino, Without knowing precisely what sub you're referring to, we can't help you with advice. If you want a question answered about a system, you must identify the gear by brand names and model numbers so we can get the right information to you.

Guillermo from Hayward

I have a Pioneer - GMD9601, I want to hook up two subs but I don't know what to go with. What would pair nicely with this amp, Two 12" 2 Ohm SVC or DVC, Or Two 12" 4 Ohm SVC or DVC? Thank you in advance.. '

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 6/4/2019 Guillermo, I'll assume you want your amp's output to be optimized, putting out 1200 watts RMS through a 1-ohm load. Each sub needs a power rating of around 600 watts RMS. You can only make a 1-ohm load with two SVC 2-ohm subs wired like this, or two DVC 4-ohm subs wired like this. The Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12 is a popular choice that'll fit your needs exactly.

shibin from abudhabi

i have a pioneer amp with BRIDGED OUTPUT OF 450w @4 OHM how can i connect my 350w 4ohm dvc sub

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 6/3/2019 Shibin, A DVC 4-ohm sub can only get wired as a 2-ohm or an 8-ohm load. Your 2-channel amp can't handle a 2-ohm load when bridged, so the only safe way to wire your gear together is like this.

Troy smith from Trinity

Whats the best way to wire up to kicker competion 12 cvr dual voice coil 2 ohm 400 rms to a cobalt serious orion amp 1ohm 7000 watts

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 5/31/2019 Troy, That amp will be able to send that 400-watt rated sub up to 1360 watts RMS, which is more than enough to blow it to smithereens, even with the gain turned down. It'd be better to use a 400-watt amp for your 400-watt sub.

Chris from Florence

Hello. I have acquired a single pioneer sub TS-W304R 1,300 watt max 4ohm. I would like some advice on what amplifier I should purchase.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 5/28/2019 Chris, That subwoofer is rated for 300 watts RMS - you should never use maximum power ratings when planning a system. Your SVC 4-ohm sub rated for 300 watts RMS will work best with an amplifier that can put out between 225 and 450 watts RMS at 4 ohms, like an Alpine MRV-M500.

Mike from Lincoln

I have a 1200 rms 4 ohm dvc 12 running 2 ohms to a 2 ohm stereo stable lanzar 5,000 watt I'm having terrible overheating in the amp within minutes of play time and blows fuses checked all wiring and grounds and voltage good?? Is it because the amps not right?? Need monoblock?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 5/28/2019 Mike, It sounds like you have your sub connected to a bridged 2-channel amp, which cannot take the 2-ohm load on its output and so overheats. Most 2-channel amps can't drive loads lower than 4 ohms when bridged, and don't have enough power to drive 2 subs. Mono, 1-channel amps are designed to work with a wider range of impedances, and have tone controls and filters specifically made to help reproduce bass.

Daniel Barrios from Luverne

I have a 15" jl audio with rms of 500 hooked up to a bxx1600.1D monoblack amp and want to know if im at my max capacity

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 5/28/2019 Daniel, There's really no way of knowing. You didn't say what impedance or coil setup your sub has or how it's wired, and Hifonics doesn't publish the RMS ratings of that amp.

Christopher from Clinton Township

I have two svv focal p30s and a Boston acoustics gt28. If I wire to my amp at 2 ohm mono it will put out around 1300 watts. The subs are rated for 250 rms 500w peak. Is this a good wiring setup?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 5/24/2019 Christopher, That amp will not work with a 2-ohm load when bridged. Most 2-channel amps won't. The best way to wire your gear together is like this. Then, each 250 watts RMS rated sub will be able to receive 250 watts RMS.

Juan juarez from Cicero

I bought a Chaos Exxtreme - 12 inch SINGLE Voice Coil (4 Ohm) 1400-watt Subwoofer from Amazon I check everywhere is say 700 watts rms what the best amp and how to wire it for full potential

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 5/13/2019 Juan, A SVC 4-ohm sub rated for 700 watts RMS will work best with an amp that can put out between 525 and 1050 watts RMS at 4 ohms, like a Kicker CXA800.1 wired like this diagram.

James hawker from Manchester

Hi I have a 2 focal subp25db 10"subs. They're both 4 ohm dvc subs, they are both 250watt rms so 500watt rms together. I get the best amp for them is a two channel amp and understand the best way to wire them up. I need to know what I need to look for in an amp to decide which is best? Also which do you think is best for them without breaking the bank.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 5/8/2019 James, There are almost no benefits in using a 2-channel amp to drive a subwoofer system. Most 2-channel amps can't drive loads lower than 4 ohms when bridged, and don't have enough power to drive 2 subs. Mono, 1-channel amps are designed to work with a wider range of impedances, and have tone controls and filters specifically made to help reproduce bass. Two DVC 4-ohm subs rated for 250 watts RMS each will work best with an amp that can put out between 375 and 750 watts RMS at 1 ohm, like a Kicker KXA400.1 .

Rico from Union

I have a jl xd1000v2 with 2 jl 12w6v2-d4. What is the best way to configure?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 5/8/2019 Rico, The only safe way to wire that gear together is like this diagram.

Chad KELLEY from La fontaine

HELLO I HAVE A 900 WATT PEAK DUAL VOICE COIL 12. 450 RMS. WOULD A 1500 WATT AMP BE TO MUCH BRIDGED IT 600 WATTS RMS AT 4OHMS

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 4/25/2019 Chad, Is your DVC sub 2-ohm or 4-ohm? Without knowing precisely what amp and sub you're referring to, we can't help you with advice. If you want a question answered about a system, you must identify the gear by brand names and model numbers so we can get the right information to you.

Franz O Jones from Seattle, WA

I'm looking to build a box with 2x 12" and 1x 15" subs any good suggestions for speaker/ amp combo in the $500 ballpark..?

Jared M. from Little Rock, Ar

Hey guys, I have a duel set of 12" Kicker Comps 10C124 4-Ohm, what kind of amp should I be looking for ? I've seen mixed reviews and am confused on wether the subs are 300 watt max peak each or 500 watt max peak. Just wanted to know what kind of amp I should get, I want quality but also want something not crazy expensive lol. If you guys could just give me some tips and advice that would be really appreciated!!! I'm new to Subs and know very little on what I'm looking for.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 4/16/2019 Jared, Two SVC 4-ohm subs rated for 150 watts RMS each (never use peak specs) will sound great with an amp that can put out between 225 and 450 watts RMS at 2 ohms, like an Infinity Primus 3000A.

Amin from Tehran

Hello guys thx for your help!!! Ur AWESOME! Plz help me ???? i have Kenwood kac5207 amp and don't know which sub is best for that amp! Which sub i should to choose!??

Dillon P from Richmond, VA

I have 2 Kicker CompR 12 inch DVC subs, what type of 1200 watt amp would you recommend? A 2 channel?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 3/27/2019 Dillon, Kicker makes that subwoofer in 2-ohm models, a pair can get wired as a half-ohm or a 2-ohm load, and 4-ohm models, which can be wired as 1-ohm or 4-ohm loads. Whichever you have, Kicker's KXA1200.1 will work. It can put out 1200 watts RMS through 1-ohm and 2-ohm loads.

Kusai adnan from Dubai

I have 3 svc sub , 4 ohm each, and planing to buy pioneer gm-9601 , 2 channel , 2400 watt ? Or gm- 9701 , 1 channel , 2400 watt ? Which amplifier better ? And that power require any changes in car battery or alternator ? Or wire size? Thanks

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 3/25/2019 Kusai, Those amps are both mono 1-channel subwoofer amplifiers and they have the same power ratings. 500 watts RMS at 4 ohms, 800 watts RMS at 2 ohms, and 1200 watts RMS at 1 0hm. Each amp has two sets of speaker output terminals, wired together inside the amp, for convenience, and if you hook a speaker to each terminal it would result in the two speakers being wired in parallel, cutting the total impedance in half. Not knowing the power ratings of your subs makes it impossible to advise you on the wiring.

Raymond Sheppard from Moreno valley

I have 2 CVR15" , what 2 ch. Amp do you recommend? Or at least how many RMS Watts do you prefer from a 2 channel amp for my 500w RMS (each) Subwoofers? Thank you.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 3/22/2019 Raymond, Kicker makes two versions of that sub, and without knowing which, I can't help with amp recommendations. Usually there are no benefits in using a 2-channel amp to drive a subwoofer system. Most 2-channel amps can't drive loads lower than 4 ohms when bridged, and don't have enough power to drive 2 subs. Mono, 1-channel amps are designed to work with a wider range of impedances, and have tone controls and filters specifically designed to help reproduce bass.

Roosevelt Merchant from Selma

I have 2 skar audio DDX 12 4 ohm dual voice 1500 max1000 rms I have a 2 channel 2000 watt audiopipe 1 ohm stable what's the best way to hook up

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 3/21/2019 Roosevelt, Two DVC 4-ohm subs get wired to a 2-channel amp like this.

Tavin Sabbath from San Diego

Hey Buck! I am very new to this scene and just ordered a kicker cx series CXA6001 1200W amp. I am looking to get two 10" subs. Not sure if I should get single coil or double coil, how many watts, how many ohms, and how to wire.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 3/14/2019 Tavin, That amp will work great with a couple of SVC 4-ohm or DVC 2-ohm subs rated between 200 and 300 watts RMS each, like Kicker CWCS104 subs wired like this.

Ryan Moore from Owatonna, MN

I recently bought a Kenwood double din head DPX593BT unit with Kenwood 6x9's KFC-6986PS in front and 6 1/2" KFC-1796PS in rear. This is a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I now want to add subs and an amp. I would like to stick with all Kenwood to keep it clean. I want ported enclosure for non rock music, mostly rap etc. Space is not an issue with the rear. What is a nice setup for under $500?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 3/13/2019 Ryan, How about a Kenwood KSC-PSW8 powered sub?

Clifton Tucker from Alvin

Hello Buck Pomerantz, i have 2 hifonics Brutus BRX12D4 they are DVC 4 ohm RMS 450 watt peak 900 each. I have them in a ported box and I have them matched with the Hifonics BE35-1700.1D amp, and i would like to know the best way to wire them in box to amp to get the deepest base out of them. What do you think?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 3/13/2019 Clifton, The only safe way to wire that gear together is like this.

Michael Woods from Birmingham

I'm considering a 4, 12 inch subwoofer set up using ... Rockford Fosgate Power T1D412 subs. Looking 4 an amplifier recommendations.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 3/9/2019 Michael, Four DVC 4-ohm subs rated for 800 watts RMS each will work best with an amp that can put out between 2400 and 4800 watts RMS into a 4-ohm load, like a Rockford Fosgate T2500-1bdCP.

Kennon from Lagrange

I'm getting 2 12" kenwood subwoofer that's are a 1000 watts each. So wat size amp do I need.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 3/6/2019 Kennon, Kenwood makes a few different 12-inch subwoofers, none of which are rated for 1000 watts RMS. I suspect you're quoting a peak spec, which is useless when planning a system. Without knowing precisely what sub you're referring to, we can't help you with advice. If you want a question answered about a system, you must identify each piece of gear by brand name and model number so we can get the right information to you.

Mitchell from Detriot

I have a $35 walmart sub i wanna hook up. Any idea what kind of amp i should be looking for ? The sub only has 1 channel( positive and negative)

JD from Houston

Hi Buck, I have a ford f150 with 4 memphis door speakers and two memphis subs running off a 5 channel amp. I think its stressing the amp to get max power to speakers and subs. My question is if I installed a mono block for just the subs (1000W amp) and ran the speakers only on my 5 channel amp, would that maximize my power?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 2/26/2019 JD, Without knowing precisely what amps you're talking about I can't be sure, but it sounds like adding a subwoofer amp will increase the over-all power of your system.

Luke from Lynn

I'm planning on getting 2 TS-SW3002S4 pioneers I dident know what would be the best amp and how to wire them together in there separate boxes because they are shallow mount subs thanks they say they are 400 rms apiece

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 2/9/2019 Luke, Two SVC 4-ohm subs rated for 400 watts RMS each will work best with an amplifier that can put out between 600 and 1200 watts RMS into a 2-ohm load, like a Rockford Fosgate Prime R1200-1D, wired like this.

Benny from Leon IA

I have 2 15 inch L7s that are already wired in the box and ready, only problem is they each have a set of neg/pos wires. The amp I'm using is a massive d3600. The terminals show - - + + . I wired up the subs the way they should to the amp and have no output.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 2/6/2019 Benny, Your mono, 1-channel amp has 2 sets of speaker output terminals, wired together inside the amp, for convenience. If you bought your amp from Crutchfield, you could call Tech Support for free help troubleshooting your system. Their toll-free number is on your invoice. If you purchased your equipment elsewhere, you can still get expert Crutchfield Tech Support - 90 days-worth for only $30. Click on this link for details.

Brandon Shaw from Apache Junction

I have two Soundstream xs-10 10in dual voice coil subwoofers rated at 250 Watts or 500 RMS and 1 JL Audio 500.1 monoblock amp I also have a 15 inch Kicker Comp subwoofer what do you think what sound the best out of what I have.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 1/22/2019 Brandon, The only way anyone can tell whether one setup sounds better than another is to put them together, listen to them, and judge for yourself.

Israel from Abbeville LA

Looking for a cheap amp to push 212" kickers 44cwcs124 4omh

Joseph Taveras from West Palm Beach

Hello, I have two 12 DVC Kicker CVR124 rated at 400 rms each/800 total. Other than an Infinity K1000 amp, are there any other amplifiers around that price range you might like? like rockville for example

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 12/31/2018 Joseph, That Infinity Excelon amp is an excellent choice and I can think of nothing better for you.

Andrew Blaschke from Spring, TX

Hey Buck! I have a Boss CX1100M Amplifier. I want to get 2 10 inch subwoofers that get the most out of the amp without stressing it. Not sure if I should get single coil or double coil, how many watts, how many ohms, and how to wire.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 12/15/2018 Andrew, The best match for that amp is to get either two DVC 2-ohm subs wired like this, or two SVC 4-ohm subs wired like this. The subs should be rated for between 275 and 550 watts RMS each.

Josey from Saint Clairsville

i have 2 JL Audio 12TW3-D4s and want to run them both at 400rms each at 4ohm what size amp should go with the pair?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 12/10/2018 Josey, Two DVC 4-ohm subs rated for 400 watts RMS each will work best with an amplifier that can put out between 600 and 1200 watts RMS at 4 ohms, like an Infinity Kappa K1000, wired like this.

Clinton from Cape Town

I'm planning on buying one JBL S3-1224 subwoofer for now, and plan on adding a second one at some point. Will the setup work fine if I buy a Monoblock that is rated for 660W RMS @ 4 Ohm, and 1100W RMS @ 2 Ohm; and use it in a 4 Ohm load until I add the second subwoofer at which point I will switch to 2 Ohm load? And how would I wire it to do so? Thanks

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 11/19/2018 Clinton, You're right to power one of those subs, set at 4-ohms. When you add the second sub, keep both set for 4-ohms, and wire the pair to the amp like this.

Haze Paladin the General from NEWARK

I have two RockFosgate dvc 2ohm 10's. 250rms / 500 peak. My amp is a ignite r1600/1D monoblock 1-channel. My issue is wiring. I looked at the diagram, but The amp is not bridgeable. there's a diagram to wire two subs in the manual,but it think it's for svc. What would be the best way to wire the subs?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 11/19/2018 Haze, Two DVC 2-ohm subs get wired to a mono amp like this.

Brian from San Antonio

Is it ok to have a dvc sub and a svc sub in the same box.two different brands.just starting out in this audio thing,just want to make sure I don't ruin my subs or amps.

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 11/7/2018 Brian, Ordinarily, you shouldn't wire different impedance subwoofers together to the same amplifier, but you only mentioned the number of voice coils each sub has. Not knowing exactly what amplifier or subwoofers you have make it impossible to give advice on how to wire them together. If you want a question answered about a system, you must identify the equipment by brand names and model numbers.

Dru Wright from Centralia, WA

I have a question, i currently have 2 GW3-12 Power Acoustik subs and i need help picking out an amp to help run the system. Can you please recommend an amp for me?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 10/1/2018 Dru, Those two DVC 2-ohm subs, each rated for 1200 watts RMS, will work best with an amplifier that can put out from 1800 to 3600 watts RMS at 2 ohms, like a Kicker KXA2400.1.

Robert laws from Yadkinville NC

I have a compRT 10-inch subwoofer,2 Ohm Dual voice Coil what's the best mono amp for this sub

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 7/31/2018 Robert, A great match for that sub would be Kicker's KXA400.1. You'd wire them together like this diagram.

brandon-lee bl Naidoo from port shepstone

if the amp has 2000w rms at 1ohm and the dvc subs are 1000w rms at 4 ohms .they are 4 ohm subs but could i wire them at 1 ohm to get the full power off the amp? or will it better to use a subs rated 800w rms at 1 ohm ?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 7/21/2018 Brandon, Two DVC 4-ohm subs rated for 1000 watts RMS each will work well with an amplifier that can put out 2000 watts RMS through a 1-ohm load, wired liked this diagram.

Beto from Hooker, Ok

I have 2 12in 4 0hm subs with a 2 channel 600 watt and a capacitor what wiring be best Parallel or series

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 6/13/2018 Beto, Without knowing precisely what amp and subs you're referring to, we can't help you with wiring advice. If you want a question answered about a system, you must identify the gear by brand names and model numbers so we can get the right information to you.

Jay Gross from Waterloo

If I have a dvc sub would I be able to power it using two amps wiring an amp to each voice coil?

Buck Pomerantz from Crutchfield on 6/7/2018 Jay, It is possible to power a dual voice coil sub with one amp per coil, but to avoid distortion, both amps must be gain-matched and play identical signals.

Jerry Rodriguez from Sylmar

I have 2 Kicker Q class L7 12" sub and powering each sub, their own amp, the Kicker cxa1200.1. So I'm having a problem when I turn up the volume any higher than 3/4 my amps cut off but I just lower the volume and then they work fine I'm guessing it's because the subs need to be dropped to 2ohms because at 4 ohms my amps only give out 600 Watts rms and the subs are 900 Watts rms. How would I wire them and is it worth a try? Sounds like that's the problem to me but I don't know much just recently got into car audio so just want reassurance from professionals.

TWIIST3D from Knippa

I have 2, 12in pioneer DVC 4ohm 1200w peak. What kinda amp should I use to get theses bumpin hard? And is it cheaper to use a mono amp vs 2/4 channel amp (on a $150 - 350 budget)?? Should I be using a capacitor if running to main battery?

Joshua

So I have two pioneer TS-W126M subs that have 350w RMS and 1300w max. They each have 4 ohms impedance. So if I wire them parallel the impedance drops to 2 ohms right? So what I'm wondering if what specs should I look for when choosing an amp?

Raramai Mandinga from Harare

I have a Kenwood KAC M615D 600W amplifier and two 10 inch JVC subwoofers CS GW1200 Will this set work for me. Is the amp powerful enough or I need a bigger amp or one subwoofer which matches the app?

Chris Nadeau from Allen Park

Hi! I have a kicker 10" 44cwcs104 4 ohm sub and an old school Rockford 40.2 amp. It's hooked to my factory system via the line to rca adapter. I want to bridge the 2 channel amp to the sub, but for some reason it won't work. Each amp channel will power it individually. But when I bridge it per the amps instructions, I get no power. I installed another amp to try...another old Rockford 201s..same scenario. What am I missing? It's a 4 ohm load to a 4 ohm svc sub..I'm stumped.

James Greene from Cocoa

Hello, I have a Skar evl 12 DVC 2ohm with a Boss 1100w amp 2/4ohm. What's the best way to wire these together? Thanks in advance!

Brian McCullough from Tampa

Hello and Thank you in advance. I have a kicker cx1200.1 amp and am looking to purchase dual subs for it. It is capable of 2 ohms 1200x1 watts rms or 4 ohms 600x1 watts rms. Can you give me the range for single and dual voice coil subs for rms wattage? I have a lot of options for the subs I am looking to buy.

Steve

Hi Buck, great articles, always a good read to educate myself on car audio...anyways I thought I matched my sub and amp correctly but apparently I have a problem (so I need to run some diagnostics). Anyways, do these look like good matches? Clarion 10" WG2520 and a Alpine MRP M450 amp? Also same sub and P-400 Rockford Fosgate Punch amp. Thanks

Jordan T. LeGrand from Moses Lake

Hi! I have a Kenwood kac-749s 500 watt amplifier and a Rockford Fosgate R2 dual 2-ohm voicecoil 12". What would be the best way to wire this to get the most power? I also have an mtx 7500 svc 4-ohm 12 that I could hook up if that would be better for some reason. Thanks for any and all input!

Danny from Hastings

If I have 2 comp r 4 ohm subwoofers rated at 500 rms, can I run them both with a kicker cx1800.1 and if so how much power will I be putting to both of them?

Stanley Hatcher from Gainesville

Thanks so much your a life saver my next question is what type/size amp will I need to properly power these subs?(Considering I'm on a tight budget)

Stanley Hatcher from Gainesville

Hey buck I have two diamond d6d12d4 4 ohm speakers at 600 watts RMS each and and Sony xplod 1200watt 2 channel amp (untill I upgrade) with the specs of 200 watts x 2 into 4 ohms (20Hz to 20kHz, 0.1% THD) 250 watts x 2 into 2 ohms (20Hz to 20kHz, 0.15% THD) 500 watts bridged into 4 ohms (20 Hz to 20kHz, 0.15% THD) what is the best way to wire my subs to get the most out of my amp/subs? (PS I'm using a sealed box)

Jeff from Birmingham

Buck, I have 1 set of MB Quart 6.5" Component in the front, 1 Set MB Quart 5.25" coaxial in the rear, and 2 Kicker 10" CompRT 2 Ohm DVC subs in a sealed box. I would like to run just 1 amp and was looking at the Pioneer GM-D9605 5 channel amp. Would this amp be enough power to run this set up or would you have another recommendation?

Marcos Hernandez from Round Rock

Hi Buck I have two pioneer gd9605 5 channel amps 75x4 rms 4ohms 350x1 rms 4 ohms each and I wasn't sure which alpine SWR12D2 or SWR12D4 I should get for this setup.

Jack from South Bend, IN

Hi Buck, I have a Kicker KX1200.1 Amplifier that is rated at 1200 watts x 1 ohm. Is my ideal sub for this going to be a dual voicecoild 2 ohm sub rated at 600 watts? I was thinking of getting a Kicker L7 15, rated at 1000 watts x DVC 2 ohm, but if my thinking is correct on this, my amp will not be powerful enough.

adil from mumbai

sir i have 2 pioneer ts w1211d4 400w RMS each and i hv a pioneer GM 9601 amp it gives 1200 @1ohm how it shld b wired for good accurate bass without damaging any of these ....

Diane

I have 2 15 500 watts Rockfords subwoofers what size and brand amp should I use and what # of channels should I use and should I do each channel at 2 ohms to make 4 ohms or do 1 ohms on each channel to make 2 ohms all together

Mason from Exmouth

I have an Alpine MRD-M501 and want to run 2 Alpine Type R 10"s. Will I be better off with the 2 ohm or 4 ohm version and which is the best way to wire them?

Josh Brummett from Wichita

Going to wire two Pioneer TS-SW3002S4 SVC 4 ohm subs at 400RMS a piece to a 2 ohm mono amp like shown, what wattage amp should should I get?

Stanley from Artesia

Hi buck, i got a SVC 10" kicker comp s with 300w rms.. just wondering what kind/spec of amplifier to match on it.. at first,i'm planning to get a kicker cx300.1 mono.. but when i read your article that says 2ch amp is better for a 4ohms sub that a mono amp, i back out. I hope to get an answer from an expert like you. Thanks!

Martin from Leeds

Hi quick question. Can I connect 4ch amplifier 4x 100W to dual channel 400W speaker? I think to bridge channel 1-2 and 2-3 so thah will give me 2x200W and connect one channel to one coil and another channel to second coil. But can i do that? Thanks Martin

John Miller from Newark

I just purchased 2 kicker 43cwrt122's for my underseat split truck box(2016 Silverado). Trying to figure out the best amp to fit the bill. I was thinking the kicker cxa1200.1 . I haven't built a system in almost 20 years and just want to be sure I'm doing the best thing for my trucks electrical system. I was thinking about adding a cap also to try and help keep the lights from dimming. Help?

David Flanagan from Columbia

I have 2 contralto 10s that are dual 2 ohm. I was thinking about getting the orion hcca 2000.2. How much power would I be drawing from each channel and what are my wiring options? I have never had a 2 channel and I was also wondering how well it will sound. Would I be able to change the settings on the amp to where only bass comes out of the subs

Jason ramsey from Indianapolis

I have 2 American bass xr12 4 ohm DVC wired to 2 ohms what amp would work best

Nathan Garcia from Corpus Christi

Yes I have a Kicker S10L7 - 4 Ohm - 600w RMS - it's recommending anywhere from 350 to 625 RMS for a Vented box I am trying to keep everything Kicker what amp do you recommend.. Thank you

Eric from OKC

Hello Buck, could you please tell me how best to wire two DVC 2 ohm subs to a 3000w monoblock one channel amp? Also could you tell me if I need a stronger amp or will that one do fine? Thank you in advance.

Joel from Foresthill, ca

I have two 12" kenwood subs 4 ohms 2000watt . What amp would you recommend.? Thank you.

Steven from Kent, Washington

I have a Fender Passport 300 Watt PA with 4ohms. The system provides an out jack for a powered subwoofer. Evidently, there is a 120hz by-pass that is triggered when the out jack is used, sending the lower signals to the subwoofer. Since the Passport does not power the subwoofer, is the wattage and ohms of the subwoofer as restrictive as if the sub was non-powered? Can I hook up a much higher or lower wattage subwoofer since its powering itself? What do you recommend for the proper wattage and ohms of the sub, using only one subwoofer?

Enrique from Worcester

Hey, I have a Kicker CompS 10inch sub with a 300w RMS and 600w peak (SVC, 4ohms). I am looking for an amplifier and having trouble. Should I be looking for a monoblock amp that can do 300w RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms? Or should I get a 2 channel amp & bridge the channels, that can do 300w RMS x 2 @ 4ohms? Does that even make sense?

Craig Sunn from Columbia

I have a Skar Audio 12inch sub, it's RMS is 800 watts running and dual 2 ohms. What type of amp would be compatable? Brand and specifics?

Jacob from Odessa

I have a pioneer ts-w256dvc sub with 800 peak power and 350 RMS what amp should I use for just the single sub.

Steven

I think i am getting a grasp of all this , but I have a couple of questions and i would like an input from someone that is more experienced. im looking for a amp thats not to pricey, but isnt going to go out on me in like a week. And the best hookup. I have 2 Pioneer ts-w309d4 in a sealed box. I pulled out the subs to see how they are wired and they appear to be wired so they show 1 ohm at the amp. Thinking of rewiring so show 4 ohm at the amp bridged on a 2ch as you described above as "the temple of boom". To my understanding, and from what i see while browsing i should be looking at an 2 channel amp in the 1200w - 1500w range thats putting out 800-1100rms bridged? does this sound correct? If so, a lot of amps ive been reading on say 2 ohm stable, is this okay? or should it say 4ohm stable because thats what my subs are showing?

Brandon from Houston

I have a JL audio M700/5 what is a good compact subwoofer to use with this amp in my Jeep.

Nick from Beira

Hi, I want to set up a sound system for a 4x4 wagon, want to blast at the beach and etc...want 2 powerful subs, I'm in doubt about running a 2ch or a mono amp. I want the best, I even considered running a 2 mono to each sub. And also want to replace 4 factory speakers, add other 2 close to the subs and 2 pair of tweeter, which type and how many amp should I run to achieve the best quality sound? Room and budget aren't problems. P.S: want the best, the louder and the cleaner sound. Thank you.

Edward J Baker from Dayton

If I have 3 svc 4ohm subs and that rms @ 200 watts and a mtx tn 4501 what's my best wiring option

Steve from Fayetteville

Hey, I have a jbl cs series 200.1 amp. I know .1 means mono but it has 2 channels to hook up to. I have 2 Rockford dvc 4 ohm speakers to go with it. The amp is old and I have no information on it but I'm pretty sure it is 2 ohm stable. I'm kind of confused on how I should wire them up.

Alfredo from Hobbs

Hi, I have 2 planet audio AC8D 8" Dvc 4ohm subs 1200 watts and 600 rms. What would be the best amplifier to push these to the max and also the best wiring? Thanks

Michael from CA

Hi I have a mtx thunder 1000xd mono amp that says 500 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (1,000 watts x 1 at 2 ohms) Im looking to get 2 Kicker 12'' comprt dual voice coil subs but cant figure out if I need the dual 2ohm or dual 4 ohm. They both take 500w power so however i wire it im assuming the connection at the amp is going to have to be at 2ohms so i can get the 1000w out of the single channel amp to power my subs. 2 subs needing 500w each, right? Thanks!

Daniel Cortes from Kissimmee

I have an american bass vfl 100.1 (1 ohm stable) and two american bass 1244 (speaker indepence? 2x4)

Tony from Bristol

Hi, I decided to get a Sony XM-GS100 to drive the Sony XS-GSW121D sub. What is the best way to wire this, across both channels for a 2 ohm load? Thanks.

Kyle from Oakley

I have an Alpine M850 2 ohm mono block amp that I am going to power a single 12" Alpine Type R SWR12D2 (2 ohm). Can you give me the correct wiring diagram? Thanks

Jarrod Davis from Sumrall

I have 2jvc drvn 12's,250 watt,single 4ohm,whats the best amp for these

nikki villanueva from dubai

hi i have this Pioneer 1400W 30cm Enclosure-type Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer - TSW311D4 what amplifier best match for it i want pioneer also. Pioneer 1600W Class D Mono Car Amplifier with Wired Bass Boost Remote [GM-D8601] can i use this? Pioneer 2400W Car Audio Mono Car Amplifier With Bass - GM-D9601 or this?

Tony from Bristol

Thanks Buck, much obliged for the advice, and as for the amp position any opinion on that or does it not matter that much?

Tony from Bristol

Hi, I have just purchased a Sony XS GS121sub. Can I use the rear channels with the pass filter set to H of the Sony XM GS4 to power the sub? Its in a 1966 Rover P5 in the boot, sorry I mean trunk!!!! Facing sideways. Best wiring solution too please.

Dwayne from Jersey City

I have 2 rockford fosgate front door speakers 6.75 at 60w RMS. A 12" kicker at 500w RMS. What size amp will I need? How many channels?

Adam from Green bay

Hello. I have a pioneer ts-3003d4 12" championship pro sub. 600 rms, 2000 peak. I have a pioneer amp, 2 channel, 900w peak, and a kicker mono block 750w. What would be the best way to go?

Kenneth from Jeffersonville, In

Right now I have a Memphis 16-MC1000D on 2 mofo 124x subs but I was looking at a bamf1-5000d, what are your thoughts on either?

Steve from Sacramento

Hi there. I have a pioneer GM D8601 mono amp 1600 watts at 1 ohm going to run 2 pioneer TS-sw3002s4 subs that are 4 ohm svc 1500 watts max 400 rms. My amp even though is a mono has 2 speaker outputs. Do I just wire each output to each speaker? Is this enough power? Thank you.

James Bouchard from Bonney Lake

I plan on buying a Rockford Fosgate R500X1D or Kenwood X501-1 to power a Rockford Fosgate P2D2-10 in a sealed box. Can either of these amps be used to wire a DVC 2 ohm sub? My 2015 Toyota Highlander JBL system has a DVC stock sub. I plan to replace and relocate a sub to another location besides on the rear hatch. I do believe the stock HU will not be able to power a sub the way I need it to so I more than likely will have to use a LOC from the rear speakers, to an amp, then to the RF P2D2-10. Your thoughts please?

Beni from Israel

Hello can I hook up a 2 subwoofer outs from 7.2 system to a stereo EQ then a stereo power amp then each channel to each voice coil ? + can I make one voice coil play 30hz and the other 60hz ? what will happen if the voice coils are out of phase in this config ? will this work - amp is 550w rmsx2 @4ohms 5000w peak (so I'm guessing its 2500w peak each output right?) to Pyle PLPW15D 2000w peak 1000w rms ?

Jason from Las vegas nv

Can a JL Audio Slash Series 1000/1 Mono Amplifier handle two 12' w7's or should i run two of the same amps for each subwoofer

Andre Tate from Houston

I have a Kicker cx600.1 and two 12" Kicker comps 600watt peak 300rms. Is this a good enough amp to push my subwoofers?

Chris from Kinston

I have a diamond 15 sub (500w rms 4ohm) and an american bass 1600w 1 ohm stable amp (800w 1600w max). Best way to wire them?

Teo from Miami

Hey. I have (two) dvc 4 ohm kicker l5 solo baric 12 inch subs. And i have a mmats 1400.2 amp 2 ohm. I have a sealed box separate chambers. I wired my subs individualy parallel to bring them down to 2 ohm each (+) to (+) and (-) to (-) so outside in the connectors i connected the (neg) of sub #1 to the (neg) of sub #2 and i used both (pos) as the (pos) and (neg) that goes to the amp. I bridged the amp and connected the (pos) of sub #1 to the (pos) of channel 1 and the (pos) of sub #2 to the (neg) of channel 2 and im getting a pretty good bass. Is this setting ok ? Or do you suggest doing otherwise? Please help. Thank you

Eddie from Tempe, AZ

Quick question. I am getting two Rockford Fosgate P3SD4-10 Punch subs. They are both 10 in., 4 ohm, and DVC. What specifications should I be looking for in a two channel amp so that I will have enough power to bridge the channels in order to run these subs as shown above? Thanks!

Josh from Nashville

I have 4, 15 inch Pyle power subwoofers, 1000 watts RMS / 2000 watts max power , dual 4 ohm independent. I'm trying to figure out what watt or brand amp I should get , any options you'd recommend ?

Sidney brock from Southaven

Simple question i have 2 kicker comp 12's (DVC) and a kicker comp mono amp 500.1 is this cool?

M Abdul

Sir i am thinking of installing 2 pioneer TS-1211D4 in my car. Should i go for 2channel or mono amplifier? And i'll be installing a pair of jbl GTO609c component speakers in front door. Will the amp cover subs as well as speakers? Thanks in advance :)

Jason from Dayton

I have 2 Dual 4Ohm Power Acoustik MOFO 12's and a Hifionics BRX3016.1 amp. I know this is a dumb question, but when running the subs into 1 ohm, the wiring on the amp wouldn't matter which port its on correct? Meaning as long as one wire is on positive and the other on negative, it should be fine. I have never had a mono amp before and I don't want to hook nothing up the wrong way. I noticed there is two negatives on one side and two positives on the other.A little clarity on this if you could help would be great. Thanks.

Ron T from Charlotte

I am trying to power 2 Kicker C12D4 subs off the sub output of a pioneer D9605. The subs show a parallel voice coil configuration by wiring tof the +/- of one coil and then paralleling them to the second coil therefor producing a 2ohm load. But if I do this anday then parallel the two speakers I will end up with a sub 1 ohm load which the amp can't handle. Would I be OK to wire it as you show and connect the + of coil 2 to the - of coil 2 and then connect the amp outputs in parallel to produce a combined 4 ohm load that the amp could handle?

Mark R from Virginia Beach

Hi Buck. I just bought 2 kicker 12's duel voice coil,4ohm, in a ported box. Only one input on the box. They are at a max of 2000w,1000w to rack speaker and 500 rims per speaker. Having trouble picking the right amp. I'd like to get the most bang for my buck.haha.

Dharshan from Johannesburg

Hi Buck, I have the following: 2 x Pioneer TS-W311D4 1400w 12" DVC Dual 4 Ohm Subwoofer 1 x Starsound SSA-R-5000.4 (5000W) 4CH Amplifier Product Features: - Mosfet power supply amplifier - Variable low pass & high pass crossover - 2 OHM Stable circuits - Power output 4ohm - (60W x 4ch) & (120W x 2ch Bridged channel pair) - Frequency response (+-1db) 20Hz - 20KHz I will run this in my home as my home theater subwoofers. What will be the best way to wire these up please? Thanks!

nelson from londonderry

Last one, I promise... I actually ended up going with the amp you suggested but with Rockford p1s2-10's (2ohm). I saw the specs on the amp and saw that it pushed out more RMS to the subs under a 2 ohm load. How do I go about wiring it properly?

nelson from londonderry

I'm assuming I'd be okay if I swapped one of those DB652's for a DB6502 components for the front, right? Also, would I need an adjustable line output converter since it is the stock navigation radio, or a bass restoration signal processor?

Nelson from Londonderry

I'm about to pick up a couple 10" Rockford punch P1S4's. not trying to get crazy or break the bank. What should I power them with? Also replacing all 4 stock 6 3/4" speakers in a 2016 wrangler with 2 sets of Polk audio DB652's. If I wanted to power those too, what would you recommend, and how should I wire them?

Brady

Hey would a 4 channel 250 watt kicker amp be able to power a kicker sub with a RMS of 100W and a peak of 300W?

Michael Prine from Blythe

I'm looking at getting the fosgate power 1000 mono amp but my new sub box calls for 2 12in kicker l7's...would this be a good combination and if so do I need 2 or 4 ohm subs...if not whathe would be an ideal fosgate power series amp for these l7's

Alan from Sterling Heights

Hi Buck, I was looking at getting 2 XFL1244's but I cannot decide on what amp to get. Do you have any recommendations? Thank you in advance.

David from Louisville

I just picked up 2 Rockford fosgate p2d4 4 ohm 12s. P2s duel voice coil 4 ohm. Installed in ported box with a output for each speaker. So I wired each one at 2 ohm seperate from each other to get the most out of the amp that I had. The amp is a 2 channel said it would push 155 rms at 2 ohm vs 100 rms at 4 ohm per channel. I believe these speakers are 400 rms each so I'm thinking this amp is under powering these speakers. Was wondering if this amp or wiring could cause damage to speakers? And I'm pretty sure I need to upgrade the amp, any good suggestions for these subs?

Lee F from Berrien Springs, MI

Will and amp with a single channel 2 ohm 300 watt rating power two 4 ohm 12's with 150 watts each if I run them on the same port?

Peter Botros from Westminster

I bought a 12 inch kicker comp vr 4ohm how should I wire it to a hiphonics centurion x 2x 100w amp

Keenan from Gardena

Hello I have 2 3000 watt 12 inch subwoofers being pushed by a 4000 watt planet audio 1 channel amp it's distorting and keep cutting off and smoking amp runs extremely hot

Jalen from Monroe

I have a SVC 10 inch subwoofer 4ohm & Im wondering how many watts I need for the mono block amp.

Terrence Guyden from high springs

I have two boss amps 1500 wat rms im not really sure I have two ps1 punch I was wondering should I run them with a cap

david Benson from Akron

i have 2 planet audio dvc 4 ohm subs at 750rms and a 1600 watt planet audio 4 channel amp (til i can upgrade)....wat is my best option for wiring?

Josh from Princeton

I have 4 P128DVC Boss Phantom 12's. 2400 watts a piece and 1200 rms. I was wondering what kind, ( wattage, channel, ohm) of amp I should be getting?

Daren Obrecht from diamond bar

hello Buck, i have a Hi-fonics Hercules mono block amp. its rated 2000 watts at 1 ohm, 1300 watts at 2 0hms and 650 watts at 4 ohms. i have 2 kicker solo baric dvc 4 ohm subs rated at 650 watts each, 4 kicker cvx 12 inch dvc 4 ohm subs rated 750 watts each . , 3 pioneer 10 inch champion series pro rated at 800 watt eachs, 2 mtx 9500 12 inch dvc 4 ohm subs rated at 1000 watts each and finally 2 memphis bass reference s4 12 inch svc subs rated at 400 watts each. i also have a alpine mrx-m240 mono block rated at 1000 watts for 1 0hm, 2400 watts at 2 ohms and 1500 watts at 4 ohms. lastly i have a mtx 7801 thunder mono block rated at 400 watts at 4 ohms, 800 watts at 2 ohms and 1200 watts at one ohm. i am trying to match up the best pairings for each amp. but i get confused with the amount of watts a sub or subs can be plus or minus in comparison to the subs watts rating. shoukld i ignore the 4 0hms hook ups as a waste considering what i have ? also would a single 4ohm dvc sub wired to 8 ohms present a a 4 ohm load if i hook them up individually to the amp since thge 2 channels for speakers is really just 1 inside the amp?

James from Hastings, MN

I have a 4000 watt amp running one 4 ohm SVC sub. If I were to add another 4 ohm SVC sub, do I just splice into the existing speaker wire and run them to the new sub? And what is the suggested speaker wire gauge if I were to do this? Thanks

Daniel from Abilene, Tx

Have 2 kicker dvc 4 ohm subs and a kicker dxa 250.1 amp what is the best way to wire.

christopher michael chustz from Ham lake

I'm trying to figure out what rating and type of amplifier would best power 4 pioneer TS-W261D's and what would be the best way to wire them. The subs are 350 RMS and 1200 peak and they are DVC 4ohms. Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you!

james from norwood

Thank you so much ,the diagrams are awsome

Ken from Vancouver, Canada

I agree with Sam, helped make yet another buying decision a lot easier, thanks!

Sam from Washington

This was amazingly clear, concise and therefore extrememly useful