How to bridge an amp?

[c17globemaster3]

I am pretty new at all this. I have an alpine v12 2 channel amp and would like to run all its power to a single 10" MTX 6000. Can anyone help me with the wiring?

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[dynasty36d 10+ year member]

someone answer this cuz i wanna know too

 

[Woodmister 10+ year member]

To bridge an amp, usually 2 channel, but can also be done with a mono (sub amp) you have

+ - and + -

The two channel has 2 channels that allows you to use two speakers, but with bridging the amp you take the + from one side and the - from the other, bridging them.

Now with your sub the MTX 6000, what ohm is it rated? single four, dual 4, etc, etc?? You dont want the amp to go into protection or blow. Also what exact model of alpine do you have? Do you have a link?...

 

[c17globemaster3]

Its a v12 2 channel, its 70 rms or 240 bridged or something to that effect. also the speakers are rated at 4 ohm

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by Woodmister ....can also be done with a mono (sub amp) you have

 

+ - and + -

 

That's incorrect. You cannot bridge a mono amp. There have to be 2 channels to bridge an amp. Mono amps have two sets of terminals simply to make it easier to hook up multiple voice coils. If you have a mono amp take a second and pull off the cover - you'll see that the 2 sets of terminals a parallel to each other just inside the amp.

 

[Woodmister 10+ year member]

My bad, shouldnt have said that, wasent sure to begin with (about the mono amp part)