Can someone confirm that this is correct

[ericnord 10+ year member]

I have qty 2 DVC 2-ohm subs Alpine Type-R.

My amp is an Alpine MRD-M1005 whihc is a 1 channel mono amp with the following specs:

RMS Power (at 12V,20Hz-200Hz)

* Per channel into 2 ohms : 700W x 1

* Per channel into 4 ohms : 500W x 1

RMS Power (at 14.4V,20Hz-200Hz)

* Per channel into 2 ohms : 1000W x 1 (1% THD)

I will use this wiring diagram:

http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/wiringwizard/2_2ohmDVC_2ohm.gif

The thing that bothers me is that in the amp specs it says Per Channel into 2-ohms :700x1. Why does it say per channel if it is a 1 channel amp? Since I'm ending up at a 2ohm load will each sub get 700w, or 350w?

Also, with this amp and the Alpine T420 which is about 150x2 do I need to run 1/0 or will 4 gauge be ok for the power from battery?

Thanks,

-Eric

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[swimfreak26 10+ year member]

You will be getting just around 350 to each driver, and your are correct on how to wire them, will end up with a final 2 ohm load.

4 guage wire will work fine for you as well.