Wiring subs and amp

[Tokez420]

i have these 2 12 inch subs


-----these are the specs-----
FS (Hz) - 33
VAS (c.f.) - 1.86
Mms (grams) - 145
Qms - 5.4
Qes - 0.6
Qts. - 0.51
Xmech (in.) - 0.352
Sensitivity (dB) - 88
VC Diameter (in.) - 2
BL (T/M) - 11.01
Magnet Size (oz.) - 50
RMS (Watts) - 200
Peak (Watts) - 400
Mounting Diameter (in.) - 10.875
Mounting Depth (in.) - 5.4
Driver Displacement (cf.) - 0.12

and this amp


this are the specs on the amp:
Maximum Output Power @ 2 Ohms:
400W x 2CH Power Output @ 2 Ohms:
175W x 2CH Power Output @ 4 Ohms:
125W x 2CH Power Output Bridged: 350W x 1CH THD: 0.05% Signal to Noise Ratio:
>95dB Frequency Response:
15Hz to 40kHz Crossover:
Separates High-pass:
50Hz to 1kHz Variable Low-pass:
30Hz to 500Hz Variable Slope:
24dB Octave Subsonic Filter:
10Hz to 100Hz Variable Bass Boost: 0 dB to 18dB Variable Input Sensitivity:
200mV to 6V Variable Low level Input Impedance:
47K Ohm Damping Factor:
180 into 4 Ohm Channel Separation:
>80dB High & Low Level Input through RCA Double Sided PCS Dual Protection (Thermal & Short Circuit) RCA Line Out Power & Diagnostic LED Indicator 2 Ohm Stable Soft Delayed Power On Tri-Mode Capability Power Supply Consumption (Bridged RMS):
36A Fuse Rating:
20Ax2 Dimension (WxHxL): 9.96" x 2.12" x 15.90"



what my question/problem is. which is the best possible way of wiring this setup, according to the specs. since the subs are dual voice coils i was wondering if i could wire them so the amp gives the 2 channel 800 watts at 2 ohms???? is this possible????? how would i wire it????can someone just tell me just what to do???

[TL]

Originally posted by Tokez420

-----these are the specs-----
FS (Hz) - 33
VAS (c.f.) - 1.86
Mms (grams) - 145
Qms - 5.4
Qes - 0.6
Qts. - 0.51
Xmech (in.) - 0.352
Sensitivity (dB) - 88
VC Diameter (in.) - 2
BL (T/M) - 11.01
Magnet Size (oz.) - 50
RMS (Watts) - 200
Peak (Watts) - 400
Mounting Diameter (in.) - 10.875
Mounting Depth (in.) - 5.4
Driver Displacement (cf.) - 0.12

we're missing THE most crucial spec.. the impedance.. and I can't find it anywhere on memphis' site, either..

[Tokez420]

yea thats what i noticed too. that it doesnt say a dam thing about ohms what would happend if i hooked up non-compatible ohms????

should i send an email to Memphis and ask???

[TL]

there's a chance you could damage your amp... I think e-mailing them would be a good idea.. bring up the point that it's not mentioned ANYWHERE on the site too...

[weed101160]

**** it, u have a 3 month warranty on the amp and subs, if u damage them, take them back and dont do the same thing twice.

[kraigwood]

you will blow the subs ive done it but it will take longer than 3 mo.

[Tokez420]

exactly

[Tokez420]

i finally got a response from Memphis. they said that the subs are dual 4ohm voice coil.

[TL]

then you'd definately wire the coils in series, the wire the subs in parallel.. like this:

[se_12alty]

but if you bridge it won't it drop back down to a 2ohm load? And from personal experience if you go lower ohm than what your amp can handle your amp will fry before your speakers blow but in this case i see that the amp is capable.

Originally posted by TL
then you'd definately wire the coils in series, the wire the subs in parallel.. like this:

[TL]

you're kinda on the right track... it will be a 4 ohm load on the amp.. but it'll be a 2 ohm load on each channel... so he should be fine..

[Siizzzoooo]

to further explain, since each sub is dual 4 ohm, wiring each sub in series makes each a single 8 ohm sub essentially, then wire those subs in parallel shows the amp a SINGLE 4 ohm load, ideal for that amp