1 sub sounds better than 2???

  • 6
    Participant count
  • Participants list

Ayleeunn420

CarAudio.com Newbie
4
1
70607
Ive just installed my first system ever in my 2004 Hyundai Santa fe. Besides the speakers and amps everything is factory. I have 2 kicker L7 12" DVC subs. Each on its own punch 500.2 with only 1 voice coil hooked up and in its own enclosure. My problem is that when either sub is unhooked the other sounds great. But when I plugged in both at the same time instead of sounding twice as good, they sound worse than just 1. With both connected my lights dim when the bass hits, so I installed a capacitor. That solved the lights dimming but they still sound terrible together. I also have a punch 450/4 channel for mids and highs. Everything else on the vehicle is factory. When Running both subs they sound underpowered. But like I said, each has its own amplifier in its own enclosure and sounds great by itself. So...upgrade from factory alternator to high output maybe?
 
Kicker L7 DVC? DVC 2 ohm or DVC 4 ohm? What size is your Supply wire and ground wires? What Size Fuse at the Battery? what size is your battery under the hood CCa and CA amps and Group size? Lead battery or AGM? Are you using a distribution Block Fused are Non-Fused?
 
Last edited:
Kicker L7 DVC? DVC 2 ohm or DVC 4 ohm? What size is your Suply wire and ground wires? What Size Fuse at the Battery? what size is your battery under the hood CCa and CA amps and Group size? Lead battery or AGM? Are you sing a distribution Block Fused are Non-Fused?
4ohm dvc. But Only One hooked up
0 guage power and ground
150 amp fuse at battery
600cca
 
4ohm dvc. But Only One hooked up
0 guage power and ground
150 amp fuse at battery
600cca
Option 1 (parallel) = 2 ohm load
Voice coils wired in parallel
Recommended Amplifier: Stable at 2 or 1 ohm mono​
One 4 Ohm DVC Speaker = 2 ohm load
 
Match gain two or more amplifiers takes a little time.There are a couple decent Tutorials on You Tube. Search. You need a DMM for sure
 
Activity
No one is currently typing a reply...

Similar threads

Different subs on Different amps in a shared airspace won't be good
2
71
https://www.parts-express.com/GRS-10SW-4HE-10-Paper-Cone-Rubber-Surround-High-Excursion-Subwoofer-4-Ohm-292-818?quantity=1 One of these in a...
4
129
Hahaha his brother got some from a friend. American bass amp and some alpine s 12in subs. From a buddy of his now Eastons chomping at the bit...
9
196
2x 4 ohm coils can be wired parallel to 2 ohms or series to 8 ohms. There's many amps with 2 ohm power you can use.
3
167

About this thread

Ayleeunn420

CarAudio.com Newbie
Thread starter
Ayleeunn420
Joined
Location
70607
Start date
Participants
Who Replied
Replies
12
Views
1,293
Last reply date
Last reply from
Ayleeunn420
Screenshot 2024-03-07 184329.png

Doxquzme

    Mar 27, 2024
  • 0
  • 0
IMG_3075.jpeg

Daniel Lee

    Mar 27, 2024
  • 0
  • 0

Latest topics

Top