Best wiring option for 2 sundown audio x12s with creciendo BC3500D

[bgaff45]

Hey guys buying two sundwon audio x12s soon. Was just wondering what people recommend the best way to wire these subs with this amplifier (Creciendo BC3500D) Bass Clef Series BC3500D.

So far for electrical I have 240A mechman alternator, XS D3400 battery and big 3 upgrade. I am getting components and I think the amp I am getting is 500 watt 4 channel amp. Any recommendations on good 4 channel amp brands? I know I need a second battery in the back but I don't know what size battery. The subs are going in 1999 jeep cherokee sport. Thanks.

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[macsdad 10+ year member]

To take advantage of the power of that amp, some will say to get dual 2ohm subs for a final load of .5 ohm. I would do dual 4 for a final load of 1 ohm, but that's just me dude.

 

[bgaff45]

To take advantage of the power of that amp, some will say to get dual 2ohm subs for a final load of .5 ohm. I would do dual 4 for a final load of 1 ohm, but that's just me dude.

okay thanks. Sorry don't know much about impedance and stuff. How much of a difference between .5 ohm and 1 ohm? Is it noticeable?

 

[kr15 5,000+ posts]

if you have to ask....play it safe and run 1ohm. That amp is plenty powerful at 1.

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

id go with more power. id do a 4kw or the 4.5

 

[bgaff45]

id go with more power. id do a 4kw or the 4.5

Sorry but what does that mean? Don't know much about electrical

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

Sorry but what does that mean? Don't know much about electrical

if you haven't gotten the BC3500 id go with more power..

Crescendo Audio ENCORE 4.5K - 4500 watts x 1 Mono Block Encore Series Amplifier - SSA STORE

 

[bgaff45]

if you haven't gotten the BC3500 id go with more power..Crescendo Audio ENCORE 4.5K - 4500 watts x 1 Mono Block Encore Series Amplifier - SSA STORE

how much can these subs really handle though? i know they are rated at 1500 rms but i hear that sundown underrates their subs.

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

if you propery set the gains they will handle the amp i linked with no problem. they will handle 2500 each clean..

 

[bgaff45]

if you propery set the gains they will handle the amp i linked with no problem. they will handle 2500 each clean..

okay. I mean i am having them professionally installed so I'm sure the shop knows how to do it. Wish I did. SHould I go dual 4 ohm or dual 2 ohm. And what size should my second battery in the back be?

 

[rfluvinmf 10+ year member]

okay. I mean i am having them professionally installed so I'm sure the shop knows how to do it. Wish I did. SHould I go dual 4 ohm or dual 2 ohm. And what size should my second battery in the back be?

Don't mean to be a ****, stick with the basic. Go d4 and get the biggest battery you can afford.

Don't assume because its a shop that they know what they are doing. "Professional" installation is what got me into installing my own equipment, because they didn't wire my subs properly and I smoked my amp.

 

[macsdad 10+ year member]

okay thanks. Sorry don't know much about impedance and stuff. How much of a difference between .5 ohm and 1 ohm? Is it noticeable?

The lower the ohm load the less resistance equalling more output from the amp. I second just getting the dual 4 ohm and doing the final 1 ohm load.

 

[bgaff45]

The lower the ohm load the less resistance equalling more output from the amp. I second just getting the dual 4 ohm and doing the final 1 ohm load.

Okay. Now may ask why you choose .5 ohm over 1ohm? I just wanna know how much of a difference it would be. Why do some people recommend .5ohm and some 1ohm Sorry. I know how frustrating it can be to deal with noobies but I just wanna make sure I'm buying everything right.

 

[bgaff45]

Don't mean to be a ****, stick with the basic. Go d4 and get the biggest battery you can afford.
Don't assume because its a shop that they know what they are doing. "Professional" installation is what got me into installing my own equipment, because they didn't wire my subs properly and I smoked my amp.[/quote

Nah it's cool man. I would love to learn how to do it but idk where to start lol

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

Don't mean to be a ****, stick with the basic. Go d4 and get the biggest battery you can afford.
Don't assume because its a shop that they know what they are doing. "Professional" installation is what got me into installing my own equipment, because they didn't wire my subs properly and I smoked my amp.[/quote

Nah it's cool man. I would love to learn how to do it but idk where to start lol

By trying it for yourself one step at a time..