Does this subwoofer go with this amp?

[absavino 10+ year member]

Hi,

Here is what I have:

Amp = Kicker ZX400.1 4ohm mono = 200 x 1, 2ohm mono = 400 x 1

Speaker = Kicker CVR10 2ohm per coil 400 RMS (dual)

When I purchased these, I thought amp 2ohm 400 x 1 = speaker 2ohm @ 400, these should then match. I then read that the both coils must be connected to a source of amplification. When in parallel, 1ohm load is generated and when in series a 4ohm load is produced. None of these speaker setups produce the 2ohm that I was wanting so the amps match the speaker.

What would be the best configuration? If I wired the speakers to 1ohm what effect would the amp have since it only states 4 ohm and 2 ohm mono? I could do the 4ohm speaker setup and then the amp will put out 200 RMS at 4ohm but I worry that the speaker would be under powered.

Any help or recommendations would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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[Goindef154 5,000+ posts]

The amp will overheat and go into protect and stop working if you run it at 1 ohm. If you push the sub with 4 ohm's 200rms you'll be fine, it will be under powered a little but it's not gonna ruin it or anything.

 

[absavino 10+ year member]

Thanks for your input. I have decided as another poster recommended to get the 4ohm subwoofer and wire it in series to get the 2ohm.

 

[Goindef154 5,000+ posts]

That will work for sure.