I think if he is going for sound quality a sub in 4 ohm is better. since the higher ohm allows for more control
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okay im getting a 4ohms sub just need to know what gauge wire kit i need.
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4awg should be good for you. Alpines are good, so I hope you like it. I had a 12" type x and it was pretty good.
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Originally Posted by Boxman420
(Post 318863)
Hey fellas im hoping to order my sub tonight. i got everything picked out. just not sure on the wiring kit.
BULLZ AUDIO EPAK8BL 8 Gauge Amplifier/Amp Wiring Kit - eBay (item 350408051571 end time Apr-25-11 11:39:15 PDT) ALPINE SWS-1243D 12-INCH CAR AUDIO SUBWOOFER 4-OHM SUB - eBay (item 280420979212 end time May-02-11 13:04:19 PDT) Let me know if i have the right idea here. As for the wiring kit, we don't need to know what sub or subs you plan on running in order to decide which wiring kit you need. The wiring kit you need is determined by your amp. Use the largest wire it will accept. FYI, Bullz Audio is garbage. If you want an affordable amp kit, I'd go with KnuKonceptz at least.
Originally Posted by walkingonabullet
(Post 318876)
whats the amp you have and whats its rated power, you genraly want 2 ohms on a sub amp
Originally Posted by Boxman420
(Post 318892)
unfortuently i dont have my amp with me. its a boss amp rated at 600watts(max) i think? okay i dont really want 2. i just want some extra bass. so i found this sub that is only 2ohms is that gonna work better?
ALPINE SWS1223D CAR AUDIO 12" SHALLOW MOUNT SUB WOOFER | eBay What we need to know as far as the amp is concerned is what ohm load it does it's power at. With a cheap amp like that it's most likely at 2 ohms so you'd be better off with the first sub since it can be wired down to 2 ohms.
Originally Posted by walkingonabullet
(Post 318904)
I suggest getting a new amp, and selecting a dual 4 ohm alpine type R. you'll be much happier with a new amp.
also what kind of deck are you running this off of are you going to run it off stock? i suggest a bass processor if your just gonna use converters.
Originally Posted by Boxman420
(Post 318911)
i was looking at the type R its little more money but its got alot more wattage. im trying hard not to spend a small fortune. ill try to get my hands on that Boss amp tommarrow and see what its got. i have an Alpine ida-x303 head unit.
Originally Posted by Boxman420
(Post 319151)
okay so between the dual 2 ohms sub and the 4 ohms. which one is better for a single sub application?
Originally Posted by walkingonabullet
(Post 319171)
dual 4 ohm is best for single sub application
Originally Posted by Boxman420
(Post 319174)
allright that works for me! im gonna upgrade the amp then. may not be right away but i still have to get a custom box built. and get all this stuff ordered. ONE last question lol. on the wiring kit. i want 4 gauge or less(or more)?
Originally Posted by jaws2008
(Post 319175)
I think if he is going for sound quality a sub in 4 ohm is better. since the higher ohm allows for more control
Originally Posted by Boxman420
(Post 319184)
okay im getting a 4ohms sub just need to know what gauge wire kit i need.
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wow bro, no need to get nit picky im just giving the general best application that i felt fited his situation best, 2 ohm is best because it gives you the most power out of an amp that a system can do, its true the higher the resistance the better the control but again, on a sub..not AS important, it is importent to give them lots of power as you'll have a hard time getting that sound through the back seat.
for a kit, yes 4 gauge or smaller, wire gauges are opisite, smaller numbers are bigger wire. 4 gauge is about 3\8" - 1\2" thick depending on brand. I like tsunami my self. but some people preach on kicker flex wire..but i think its over priced for the perks it has, the only real dif is the wires are more flexable and resilent to bending, hense flex in the name. |
Originally Posted by walkingonabullet
(Post 319323)
wow bro, no need to get nit picky im just giving the general best application that i felt fited his situation best, 2 ohm is best because it gives you the most power out of an amp that a system can do, its true the higher the resistance the better the control but again, on a sub..not AS important
1.) Making a blanket statement can be misleading and downright false. 2.) It's generally more helpful if you explain your answer. 3.) Some things, while maybe true, aren't worth fretting over cause you won't notice the difference. Personally, I take these opportunities (answering car audio questions) to provide as much knowledge as I do answers. After all, if you don't know the how or why then the actual answer is worthless. It's like cheating on a test....you might get an A on it but you're just as ignorant after the fact as you were before. I think you're one of the guys here who knows more than most about car audio, share that knowledge! As for #3, telling someone not to run their sub at 1 ohm cause 4 ohms will ensure the sub is more controlled is overhyped theory at it's best. The fact of the matter is that the suspension of the sub and the enclosure have far more "control" over the sub than the amp ever could. Not only that, but I have yet to meet anyone who can hear the difference in a 4 ohm load vs. a 1 ohm load, it's just not possible. |
im tired of this , quit picking fights.
I'm not here to teach, i'm only advising, ive gone well over the effort of the normal member in offering him solutions to his situation. you wanna teach him more about it, fine, but you dare insult me in the process. |
Originally Posted by walkingonabullet
(Post 319374)
well I have no intensions of overwhelping a noobie with such details, if he wishes to learn such things he can do the research like i did, i'm just providing him with what i would do, for the sub he was interested in, which was a good sub. I perosnaly never run 1 ohm subs, ive blown them far easier, idk if it's the resistance or what but they tend to blow for me (not stating a fact dont get your panties in a wad) and i was not arguing that one could hear the difference. you really need to calm your self, you seem to think i'm picking fights with you when that is simply not the case. not in the least.
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No need to refresh, I seen your edited post as soon as I posted, although i'm still trying to figure out where I insulted you. I can find the complement, but the insult, not so much.
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