how to bridge a 2 channel amp

gs300tx · Jan 17, 2009

Hello everyone, sorry if this has already been covered but I couldn't find the answer anywhere

I have a Power Acoustik 1600 watt 2 channel Amplifier, here is an example of the what the amp looks like

http://cgi.ebay.com/1600W-POWER-ACOUSTIK-OV2-1600-2Ch-Car-Amplifier-Amp_W0QQitemZ230312254008QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item230312254008&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1234|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:2|294:50

RMS Power (4 ohms): 310 watts x 2 channel

RMS Power (2 ohms): 370 watts x 2 channel

2ohm stable stereo

Min. Impedance Unbridged: 2 ohms

Min. Impedance Bridged: 4 ohms

I have 2 Sony Xplod SVC 4ohm subwoofers that I want to hook up. Does any one have a wiring diagram on how to bridge this type of setup?

Thanks

Rich B · Jan 17, 2009

You are either going to need to run the amp bridged with the two woofers in series, which will only be 8 ohms , or run the subs in stereo.

gs300tx · Jan 17, 2009

Is this the diagram you were reffering to?

Is it ok if the amp is 4ohm stable? Will I getting the most power to the subs this way?

Thanks again

Rich B · Jan 17, 2009

Yes it is.

The power you'll likely end up with is the same power in mono @ 8ohms as

you would get at 4oms stereo.

gs300tx · Jan 17, 2009

Thanks...just wanted to make sure that this was the best way to get the most out of these subs