using a maxxlink ... wtf?

[lovindabass]

It says that using the maxxsonics Maxx-link mlx-100 that you can link up to 5 amps max.... So say for instance I got 3 cheap amps that state that they are 4000 watt amps.... and linked 3 of these amps together (say realistically they only get at best about 1000 rms for each) how would I wire 3 of these amps to 1 sub? its basically a module that allows you to strap up to 5 amps together right? or would I be strapping 2 amps together for one coil and then using another say 2 amps for a total of 4 amps to the neg? I'm just really confused as to how you would wire more than 2 amps to a single sub. The sub i have is a D2 sub setup as well. any and all help is very much welcomed!

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[profundus-sanus 10+ year member]

 

[audioatg 10+ year member]

It says that using the maxxsonics Maxx-link mlx-100 that you can link up to 5 amps max.... So say for instance I got 3 cheap amps that state that they are 4000 watt amps.... and linked 3 of these amps together (say realistically they only get at best about 1000 rms for each) how would I wire 3 of these amps to 1 sub? its basically a module that allows you to strap up to 5 amps together right? or would I be strapping 2 amps together for one coil and then using another say 2 amps for a total of 4 amps to the neg? I'm just really confused as to how you would wire more than 2 amps to a single sub. The sub i have is a D2 sub setup as well. any and all help is very much welcomed!

I think you are reading it wrong. Its link up to FIVE AMP PAIRS. Thats pairs of two amps. So saying that. You can hook up four amps to one sub.

- Allows interconnectivity / linking mobile amplifiers into a "master and slave" configuration

- Link up to five (5) amplifier pairs- Remote level control with LED clipping indicator

- Master / Slave control switch

- 24dB adjustable low-pass (35Hz to 250Hz)

- Built-in 6.5Hz set-up test tone

- 24dB adjustable subsonic filter (15Hz to 35 Hz)

- 10dB adjustable parametric bass EQ

- Variable wide / narrow bandwidth control

- Built-in line driver variable from 1-9 volts

- 0 to 180¡ adjustable phase control

- 2-channel RCA audio pass-thru

 

[lovindabass]

now say i use the maxxlink and use amps that are not designed to be a master/ slave setup. and are stable down to one ohm each. if i use something like this what kind of ohm load does each amp see? like for instance if i wire the terminal at the box at 1 ohm does each amp see a 1 ohm load or does it see a .5 ohm load?

 

[JL Audio 5,000+ posts]

if you strap amps at 1 ohm.. each will see half.. strap a pair at 2 ohm.. each will see 1.

 

[Team WP Bill 10+ year member]

now say i use the maxxlink and use amps that are not designed to be a master/ slave setup. and are stable down to one ohm each. if i use something like this what kind of ohm load does each amp see? like for instance if i wire the terminal at the box at 1 ohm does each amp see a 1 ohm load or does it see a .5 ohm load?

Depends on how many amps you run. If you run 2 each amp would see .5 3 amps would be .33 4 would be .25. you would need a 3ohm nominal load so each amps load is as close to 1ohm if your running 3 amps.

 

[audioatg 10+ year member]

Depends on how many amps you run. If you run 2 each amp would see .5 3 amps would be .33 4 would be .25. you would need a 3ohm nominal load so each amps load is as close to 1ohm if your running 3 amps.

Just asking do you own one?? I say this because you say three amps. That is not how its made. Its made to run pairs of amps. Not a pair then a single amp. It can run up to 5 PAIRS of amps.

 

[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

It can be used as a line driver using only the "A" or "B" output independently.Or up to 10 amps strapped making 5 total conductors.

 

[basebalz13 10+ year member]

uggghhhh

 

[super_duper 10+ year member]

so if you use it as a line driver then you have to use only one A to the amp with a y?

 

[roarzorz 10+ year member]

Depends on how many amps you run. If you run 2 each amp would see .5 3 amps would be .33 4 would be .25. you would need a 3ohm nominal load so each amps load is as close to 1ohm if your running 3 amps.

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[roarzorz 10+ year member]

so if you use it as a line driver then you have to use only one A to the amp with a y?

You can use two rca outputs but they both have to come from the + side. Using a y-splitter works too.

 

[roarzorz 10+ year member]

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[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

yes a "male to 2 female" y connector works.Just make sure you only use either A or B to send the signal other wise they cancel out.