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Nelson · 09-05-2004, 10:45 AM

What type of car? Have you considered what type of enclosure you will be using? What other components are you using in the system?

The wiring configuration will depend entirely on what amp you choose. Those subs have dual 4 ohm voice coils. A pair can be wired for any of the following combinations:
2 channel stereo - 8 ohm, 2 ohm
1 channel mono - 16 ohm, 4 ohm, 1 ohm

If you choose a 2 channel amp it should deliver max rated power at 2 ohms stereo or 4 ohms mono. I would look for an RMS rating of around 200W X 2 at 4 ohms (400W at 2 ohms) or 800W X 1 at 4 ohms. That would provide each sub with approx. 400W RMS.

A mono amp should deliver max rated power at either 4 ohms or 1 ohm. Look for the same power - around 800W at either impedance.

I always recommend buying as much power as you can afford. As always - buy a quality name brand from an authorized retailer.

09-05-2004, 10:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nelson Tilted	What type of car? Have you considered what type of enclosure you will be using? What other components are you using in the system? The wiring configuration will depend entirely on what amp you choose. Those subs have dual 4 ohm voice coils. A pair can be wired for any of the following combinations: 2 channel stereo - 8 ohm, 2 ohm 1 channel mono - 16 ohm, 4 ohm, 1 ohm If you choose a 2 channel amp it should deliver max rated power at 2 ohms stereo or 4 ohms mono. I would look for an RMS rating of around 200W X 2 at 4 ohms (400W at 2 ohms) or 800W X 1 at 4 ohms. That would provide each sub with approx. 400W RMS. A mono amp should deliver max rated power at either 4 ohms or 1 ohm. Look for the same power - around 800W at either impedance. I always recommend buying as much power as you can afford. As always - buy a quality name brand from an authorized retailer. __________________ Nelson