wiring 2 amps to 1 sub...

[clentonz]

hello all,

I've been out of the audio game for a while and I just have a quick question:

Right now I have one Profile CA800 bridged at 4 ohms to a Alpine Type R 12" sub (4ohm)

so it's giving it 600w right now. Wired normally, power from battary to 2-way power split going to another amp for the front speakers.

I have another CA800 that I want to put on the sub but i'm not sure how to wire it, like do I have to run another RCA wire from the HU?. I've searched and I know this is a stupid question. I would know nothing about car audio if it wasn't for this board (its been about 3 years) since I was constantly reading these forums about 4-5 times a day( y'all got me through my first system). And i've just now started to get back in the game.

My next project coming up is going to be ripping out the stock stereo of a lexus sc400 (gonna be fun:crazy and completely rewire, new system, the works.

Anyways, just wanted to say thank you all for everyone's help, I have learned soo much.

sincerely,

Clint

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[clentonz]

Anyone?

Sorry I Just don't want to screw up the sub/amp by trying to figure it out myself

Here are the amp specs: http://www.realmofexcursion.com/ampguts/Profile_California_CA800/

thanks

 

[lil_italy773 10+ year member]

i dont know bout hookin a amp per VC it could hurt it since there is 2 amps basicly playing dif channels and that could burn the coil up on the sub.

as for needing another rca from the head unit to the other amp. i cant see but ur amp may have a output rca that u can use to pass the rca signal to another amp or whatever rca input is needed.

 

[clentonz]

alright, i've been reading up all day about "strapping" and it seems like i'm out of luck, my sub is 4ohm and the amps are 4ohm bridged and basically if i strap them together than it will be running a 2 ohm load? and that could damage my system.But I am still very still open to any answers I just have this amp laying around and the type r is power hungry....... thanks lil italy