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<blockquote data-quote="evamodel00" data-source="post: 8189027" data-attributes="member: 658558">Also one last question about wiring. The subwoofer that I bought was actually a 4 OHm DVC subwoofer.My plan was to have the 1st 2 channels of my amp running my component speakers while the rear 2 channels would be bridged for the sub. However, because it is a 4 Ohm DVC, does that mean it would be an 8 ohm load coming from the amplifier, meaning way less power?My amplifier is a polk audio pad4000 which I believe supports 2 ohm loads, however I can&#039;t really do that if the subwoofer is a 4ohm dvc correct? I checked out some wiring diagrams and for the DVC it showed an 8ohm load coming from the amp to subwoofer, and then 4 ohms between the terminal connections on the sub.What would be the most efficient way to wire the sub to the rear 2 channels? I believe that Polk rated the RMS of 2 bridged channels at 360W which is exactly what I want seeing as the sub is rated for 350RMS. I&#039;d like to get that power draw if possible.Thank you!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="evamodel00, post: 8189027, member: 658558"] Also one last question about wiring. The subwoofer that I bought was actually a 4 OHm DVC subwoofer. My plan was to have the 1st 2 channels of my amp running my component speakers while the rear 2 channels would be bridged for the sub. However, because it is a 4 Ohm DVC, does that mean it would be an 8 ohm load coming from the amplifier, meaning way less power? My amplifier is a polk audio pad4000 which I believe supports 2 ohm loads, however I can't really do that if the subwoofer is a 4ohm dvc correct? I checked out some wiring diagrams and for the DVC it showed an 8ohm load coming from the amp to subwoofer, and then 4 ohms between the terminal connections on the sub. What would be the most efficient way to wire the sub to the rear 2 channels? I believe that Polk rated the RMS of 2 bridged channels at 360W which is exactly what I want seeing as the sub is rated for 350RMS. I'd like to get that power draw if possible. Thank you! [/QUOTE]

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