Monoblock Amplifiers

[Deto1992 5]

I just purchased two eclipsee 88120 subs in a dual chambered custom box in which each chamber is tuned to 34 hz. The subs are dual 4 ohm, so they can be wired down to a 1 ohm load together. But, since the box is dual chambered, I would have to remove the ports and drill through the divider, which I would rather not do, to achieve this 1 ohm load. If I were to wire each sub down to 2 ohms at its own speaker terminal, filling both terminals, what would be the end impedance for both drivers?

Edited February 8, 2011 by Deto1992

[Tirefryr 1,742]

It would be 2 ohms per driver. You simply take the wires from each speaker and wire them in parallel at your amp and you get your 1 ohm load. You don't have to wire everything internally. You can do it outside of the enclosure.

[Deto1992 5]

It would be 2 ohms per driver. You simply take the wires from each speaker and wire them in parallel at your amp and you get your 1 ohm load. You don't have to wire everything internally. You can do it outside of the enclosure.

Alright, Ill see how everything sounds with the drivers at 2 ohms a piece and if I feel like they could use a bit more power than I will wire them down 1 ohm. Thanks alot for the help. Greatly Appreciated!

[Tirefryr 1,742]

You amp will see them as a 1 ohm load already.

[Deto1992 5]

Alright, I'm a bit confused now. My amp puts out 1600w at 1 ohm. Does this mean that, theoretically, both subs would see around 800 watts rms?

[holley2346 6]

Alright, I'm a bit confused now. My amp puts out 1600w at 1 ohm. Does this mean that, theoretically, both subs would see around 800 watts rms?

Yes

[Impious 1,476]

Does your monoblock amplifier have one or two pair of speaker connections?

What amplifier do you have?

[Deto1992 5]

Does your monoblock amplifier have one or two pair of speaker connections?

What amplifier do you have?

It is a hifonics brutus bxi1608d and yes, it has two pairs of speaker connections.

[Impious 1,476]

Then just wire each subwoofer to a 2ohm load, then wire each sub individually to the amplifier.

The amplifier will internally parallel the connections and output 1ohm power, each driver receiving 800w.

[Deto1992 5]

Then just wire each subwoofer to a 2ohm load, then wire each sub individually to the amplifier.

The amplifier will internally parallel the connections and output 1ohm power, each driver receiving 800w.

Sounds good. Thanks for the help