Sub Wiring Diagram

[BoostN]

I've got two Kicker CVT 10's shallow mount for a box under my rear seat. My amp is a 2 channel amp (for now).

Crutchfield says this is the correct way to wire them?

I've never hookup two subs before. Thanks!

 

[Mad Maxx]

What's the Model Number of the Subs and Amp you have, are the Subs Dual Voice Coil or Single and how many Ohms?

 

[BoostN]

Amp: Power Acustoik PS2-1800 2 Ohm Stable- 2 channel amp

Subs: 2 Kicker CVT10 2 ohms ea, 800 Watt Max
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_19490_Kicker_07CVT102.aspx

^^ Specs

I bought them from eBay though.

 

[Mad Maxx]

Ok, you're gonna Bridge the Amp.

Use CH1 + and CH2 - Speaker Terminals.

Lemme Draw you a Crappy Pic in Paint real Quick to Show you how to Wire it up.

 

[Mad Maxx]

This will give you a Final Load of 4ohms. Bridge the Amp and Wire it like I show, and it'll put out about 700w or 350w to each Sub.

Here ya go:

 

[BoostN]

Maybe they won't blow through the floor....

 

[Mad Maxx]

Eh, just Adjust the Gain Properly, and you'll be good.

 

[BoostN]

Also, the box is sealed between the two sections.

Should I just drill a hole small enough for the wire to cross?

 

[Mad Maxx]

Do you have Speaker Terminals on the Outside of the Box? If so, you can just use those.

 

[BoostN]

Do you have Speaker Terminals on the Outside of the Box? If so, you can just use those.

Yes, it's got two. One for each.

 

[Mad Maxx]

Yes, it's got two. One for each.

You can just use them.

For Example, from the Amp: Use the + on the Left Speaker, the - on the Right Speaker, then Connect the + on the Right Speaker to the - on the Left Speaker.

 

[Mad Maxx]

Do the Connections like this:

 

[BoostN]

Yep that's exactly how I did it!

Thanks James!! It sounds great.. :thumbsup:

 

[Mad Maxx]

You got it!

 

[BoostN]

I listen to rock music so they don't "hit" as most would say, but they "hit" great for a rock song. Exactly what I wanted.

 

[BoostN]

I've actually got this amp hooked to them right now:

Alpine V-Power Mono 1000Watt.

 

[Mad Maxx]

That Amp is ALOT better than the Power Acoustik one above. Be careful though, that Amp can Blow those Subs if you aren't careful with the Gains.

 

[BoostN]

That Amp is ALOT better than the Power Acoustik one above. Be careful though, that Amp can Blow those Subs if you aren't careful with the Gains.

Yea I figured that, It's my buddies he's letting me borrow. It's a brand new refurb'ed unit. The original blew up and after 5 months Alpine sent him another one. I offered him $200 for it. Good deal? I see you can buy them for $400 now.

 

[Mad Maxx]

Yea I figured that, It's my buddies he's letting me borrow. It's a brand new refurb'ed unit. The original blew up and after 5 months Alpine sent him another one. I offered him $200 for it. Good deal? I see you can buy them for $400 now.

Yea, $200 isn't Bad for a Refurb.

 

[BoostN]

I'm not going to buy it from him. I got get a new one for $50 more bucks.

What's your recommendations for a good amp for my setup?