Basic Questions About Sub System

[Mr Jaderman]

Hey all,

I just bought 2 Pioneer 12" 400W nominal power, 1400W max power DVC drivers. I was wondering if I hook the drivers up in series do I get 800W and then need a 800W amp? Or they both would still be 400W? Also, since its dvc, I can wire it up as 1 ohm or 4 ohm, whats ideal? Or does that just give me more flexibility in choosing an amp?

Thanks in advance!

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[Better-Action 10+ year member]

Speakers don't have Watts, they take in Watts. If you have 2 400watt subs, then yes to power them you'd want 800watts. Go for 1 ohm.

Look for an amp that does 800-1000 Watts RMS at 1 ohm. Don't even look at peak. Peak is for advertising.

 

[Mr Jaderman]

Is 1 ohm a personal preference?

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

Is 1 ohm a personal preference?

800w at 1 ohm will be a lot cheaper than 800 at 4 ohms.

example of 800w at 4 ohm amp:

WoofersEtc.com - SAZ-3500D - Sundown Audio 3500W 1-Channel Monoblock Amplifier

..and 800 at 1 ohm:

AQ750 Amplifier

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

800w at 1 ohm will be a lot cheaper than 800 at 4 ohms.

unless you buy one of those old school 2ch. and bridge them

 

[Fi-brations 10+ year member]

the lower the impedance the more stress on the amplifier and the your electrical system, but it is easier to produce power at lower impedances. As long as you dont go below the recommended impedance of the amp, you're fine. Also distortion is greater at lower impedances but you will more than likely not be able to hear a difference in terms of sub stage

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

unless you buy one of those old school 2ch. and bridge them

I kinda thought a SAZ 3500 would make a much better git er done kind of amp..lol

 

[Montana]

I smell a Smitty

 

[Mr Jaderman]

Thanks guys. Helped alot. I do have another question while Im at it, what does mono mean on amps?

 

[Better-Action 10+ year member]

Single channel.

 

[Mr Jaderman]

So can I run both of my drivers on a single channel?

 

[brandon_s0854 10+ year member]

So can I run both of my drivers on a single channel?

Yes.

 

[Jerhemy 10+ year member]

yes, you can run as many subs as you want off one channel, technically.

 

[Mr Jaderman]

Cool. thanks. I found this, RE Audio DTS-1000.1 online for only $100, normally ~$250. Would you guys recommend it or should I invest in something better?

 

[cfox10 10+ year member]

What's your budget?