wiring DVC subs in parallel

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So this is probably a silly question but when wiring a DVC sub in parallel, I know that it’s pos to pos & neg to neg (obviously) but when taking each to the amp can they be T’d between the terminals? Or does it need to be from one terminal of each? (Attaching diagram for clarity’s sake)

If it is supposed to be like the second diagram, how exactly is recommended to get both wires onto the one terminal securely?

I’ve had no issues before doing this but have always used much smaller gauge wire for the sub wires and larger for the power and ground which didn’t crowd the terminals. The manual for the sub I have now says to use large gauge wire which makes it difficult to fit one wire in the terminal let alone two.
 

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it’s the same thing. I wire mine in parallel like this so it’s easier and all the wires are the same length away from the box terminals and are closer together.
 
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what I do to make the larger gauge wire fit in my subwoofer terminals, I cut some strands off the actual wires so when twisted together they equal the same a one wire.
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I’ve got mine literally spliced in the middle of the wire from terminal to terminal, running out to the amp.

I thought it should be just fine given the short length of wire n all.

thank you
 
k that’s what I needed to know.

so ima try to figure a way out to fit both into one terminal. The openings are only 3/16 of an inch or so. Can put one in on each side of the (1) terminal but not sure if there would be enough pressure to hold them in place, especially once it starts hitting.

Side note: the way it is now, using less current... what does that mean in a functionality perspective. Less efficient for the amp? Draws more power off the electric to compensate? Or something else?
 
Wire 1:Negative sub terminal 1 to negative sub terminal 2
Wire 2:positive sub terminal 1 to positive sub terminal 2
Wire 3:positive sub terminal 2 to box terminal
Wire 4:negative sub terminal 2 to box terminal
 
And take the the wires that are in the #2 sub terminals and cut half the strands off the wires so they are all thinner and together equal the width of one regular wire.
 
So this is probably a silly question but when wiring a DVC sub in parallel, I know that it’s pos to pos & neg to neg (obviously) but when taking each to the amp can they be T’d between the terminals? Or does it need to be from one terminal of each? (Attaching diagram for clarity’s sake)

If it is supposed to be like the second diagram, how exactly is recommended to get both wires onto the one terminal securely?

I’ve had no issues before doing this but have always used much smaller gauge wire for the sub wires and larger for the power and ground which didn’t crowd the terminals. The manual for the sub I have now says to use large gauge wire which makes it difficult to fit one wire in the terminal let alone two.
They are the same, but I would tee them so the full strand can fit in each terminal.
 
I realize this thread is old, but I'm responding anyway to correct misinformation.

The definition of parallel circuitry is "connected at both ends". Meaning the voice coils are connected on their positive ends and their negative ends (the speaker terminals). It does not matter how you get to the amp's terminals from there, as long as it's positive-positive and negative-negative. If anything, cutting strands is how you DECREASE current potential, though it is likely negligible in this situation. Theoretically, you actually are better off T'ing off from the middle of the leads because then power hits both voice coils at the same time, though again, given the speed of light, this is negligible; obviously you won't hear it, so I'm merely stating physics.

It is more important that your connections are solid than the way you get from A to B. I personally run a separate wire for each voice coil to the bolts that I use to transfer power through the wood. I used to mess with trying to get multiple wires under my subs' push terminals, but I was never happy with the connection.

- Joe
 
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