did you get 2ohm DVC subs or 4ohm?
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I got these: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8360_Kicker+07CVR102+-SPECIAL+OFFER+AVAILABLE--.html
Their stats are wrong though, they're 800 peak 400 rms not 600/300
Their stats are wrong though, they're 800 peak 400 rms not 600/300
I assume that because you removed your sub question you found your answer.
About your RCA question are you talking about using only one of the two connectors (red and white)? You can use one but you will only get bass from either the left or right side. Not a big deal with most songs but if the song calls for different bass on either side you might be missing some of the bass notes. Its best to use both.
About your RCA question are you talking about using only one of the two connectors (red and white)? You can use one but you will only get bass from either the left or right side. Not a big deal with most songs but if the song calls for different bass on either side you might be missing some of the bass notes. Its best to use both.
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No I mean like, I've got one cord (red, white, little connector thing, two ends), can I use this to hook up two subs, an amp, and a head unit?
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Okay, I just re-confused myself by reading the manual.
I got the 07cvr102, meaning that they come wired at 2 ohms? And I don't have to worry about changing that? I can put 800x1 at 2 ohm, and 400x1 at 4 ohm, and I'm going to have two subs? how do I wire the subs?
I got the 07cvr102, meaning that they come wired at 2 ohms? And I don't have to worry about changing that? I can put 800x1 at 2 ohm, and 400x1 at 4 ohm, and I'm going to have two subs? how do I wire the subs?
Just like this....
Yes, you only need the red and the white to connect the HU to the Amp and thats it. You do not connect the RCA cables to the subs directly.
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And I use the 4 gauge wire that I have to wire this together?
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how do i know which way my subs came wired?
If you look at the manual: http://www.kicker.com/06/tech-support/manuals/manuals/2007/2007%20CompVR%20Sub%20c01%20Web.pdf you'll see that it can be wired two different ways, and it looks as though it is the "paralell wiring" and the picture you posted looks like it would be the "series wiring"
If you look at the manual: http://www.kicker.com/06/tech-support/manuals/manuals/2007/2007%20CompVR%20Sub%20c01%20Web.pdf you'll see that it can be wired two different ways, and it looks as though it is the "paralell wiring" and the picture you posted looks like it would be the "series wiring"
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Or doesn't it matter which wiring it is?
Your subs do not come wired a certain way. They come with certain voice coil configurations, which allow them to be wired in different ways. Ohms is the impedance, or the resistance, of the voice coils. Each of your subs has 2 voice coils. Each voice coil has a nominal impedance of 2 ohms. So you have 4 voice coils total.
Each sub can be wired to it has a total nominal impedance of 1 ohm or 4 ohms. This is accomplished by either wiring the 2 voice coils in parallel or series, respectively. Now you have 2 subwoofers, both either at 1 ohm or 4 ohms.
Now you take these two subwoofers and hook them up together either in parallel or series.
If they are each wired to 1 ohm:
-wiring them in parallel will give you .5 ohms total nominal impedance
-wiring them in series will give you 2 ohms total nominal impedance
If they are each wired to 4 ohms:
-wiring them in parallel will give you 2 ohms total nominal impedance
-wiring them in series will give you 8 ohms nominal impedance
With your subs, there is no possible way to use all the voice coils and get a 4 ohm load.
Each sub can handle 400 watts. So you want about 500 watts for each, for headroom. So you will be looking for about 1000 watts at either .5 ohms, 2 ohms, or 8 ohms. 2 ohms will be the most common in mainstream amplifiers, so look for that.
As for actually wiring them:
The 4 gauge wire is your power wire. This goes from your + battery terminal to a fuse within 6-18 inches from the battery, then to your amp. Then a short 4 gauge ground wire will go from the ground terminal on the amp to a solid metal ground point on the vehicle. Sand it down to bare metal before attaching the wire to it.
The RCA cables go from your HU to the amp. They send the signal only, very low level.
Now you need speaker wire to go from the amp to the subwoofer. 12 or 14 gauge will work fine. Also use this between the terminals on the subs to wire them up.
Don't forget a remote lead from the HU to the amp so it will actually turn on. Some RCAs have these built in, you just need to connect them to the proper places still.
If you have any more specific questions, just ask
Each sub can be wired to it has a total nominal impedance of 1 ohm or 4 ohms. This is accomplished by either wiring the 2 voice coils in parallel or series, respectively. Now you have 2 subwoofers, both either at 1 ohm or 4 ohms.
Now you take these two subwoofers and hook them up together either in parallel or series.
If they are each wired to 1 ohm:
-wiring them in parallel will give you .5 ohms total nominal impedance
-wiring them in series will give you 2 ohms total nominal impedance
If they are each wired to 4 ohms:
-wiring them in parallel will give you 2 ohms total nominal impedance
-wiring them in series will give you 8 ohms nominal impedance
With your subs, there is no possible way to use all the voice coils and get a 4 ohm load.
Each sub can handle 400 watts. So you want about 500 watts for each, for headroom. So you will be looking for about 1000 watts at either .5 ohms, 2 ohms, or 8 ohms. 2 ohms will be the most common in mainstream amplifiers, so look for that.
As for actually wiring them:
The 4 gauge wire is your power wire. This goes from your + battery terminal to a fuse within 6-18 inches from the battery, then to your amp. Then a short 4 gauge ground wire will go from the ground terminal on the amp to a solid metal ground point on the vehicle. Sand it down to bare metal before attaching the wire to it.
The RCA cables go from your HU to the amp. They send the signal only, very low level.
Now you need speaker wire to go from the amp to the subwoofer. 12 or 14 gauge will work fine. Also use this between the terminals on the subs to wire them up.
Don't forget a remote lead from the HU to the amp so it will actually turn on. Some RCAs have these built in, you just need to connect them to the proper places still.
If you have any more specific questions, just ask
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Actually he has the 10'' models which are ated at 300wrms. the 12's are 400 bud.
do some more research on wiring and "ohms" so you have a solid understanding of what xandermoser said above. 500-800wrms would be solid with those
do some more research on wiring and "ohms" so you have a solid understanding of what xandermoser said above. 500-800wrms would be solid with those
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THey're rated at 400wrms, I am certain of it. The online specs are wrong, I've got the box in my hands.
Is bug splat's diagram correct on how the subs should be wired?
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