Optimal wiring setup question

[A Zombies Minge 10+ year member]

I am currently running a Kicker DX500.1 amp to 2 12" JLW0 8 ohm subs. At the moment I have a wired in series which I believe is producing a 16 Ω load.

Just wondering if I would be better off running them in parallel down to a 4 Ω load or is it's OK to keep them at 16 Ω ?

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[blazian87 10+ year member]

There's nothing wrong with that but you're severely limiting your output capabilities. If you're satisfied with how it sounds now, then it doesn't matter. If you're trying to get more output, then yes you should wire down to 4 ohms.

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

4 ohms....more output, with more solid power.

 

[A Zombies Minge 10+ year member]

Thanks for the info, I think I'll drop it to 4 ohms and see how it sounds.