Can you run just one coil on a dvc sub?

[bobbeyo 10+ year member]

Does this do any harm?

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[BLD 25 10+ year member]

it really depends on a lot of factors. Most often, it isn't good to run just one coil. It changes many of the parameters of the subs, and even box requirements. However, if it is a low end, or lower powered sub, you are probably safe.

 

[bobbeyo 10+ year member]

I'm buying the tc 10 oem and I going to use it in my house till I put it in a car. Problem is my plate amp can only handle 4 ohms but I'd like to have the dvc for when I move it to the car.

 

[bobbeyo 10+ year member]

bump

 

[bobbeyo 10+ year member]

bump

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

You can only run one coil.

It will not hurt the sub. Though it changes all the T/S parameters, and cuts power handeling in half.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

I'm buying the tc 10 oem and I going to use it in my house till I put it in a car. Problem is my plate amp can only handle 4 ohms but I'd like to have the dvc for when I move it to the car.

wire it to 8 ohms until then.....???

 

[bobbeyo 10+ year member]

wire it to 8 ohms until then.....???

I was thinking about it but I'm just wondering what the output will be like.

 

[BLD 25 10+ year member]

yeah, wire to 8 ohms, otherwise you will overpower one coil

 

[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

yeah, wire to 8 ohms, otherwise you will overpower one coil

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