How to use 2 12ohm subs?

[mr_tinkertrain]

I have 2 10" Mtx subs that are each 12 ohms. I also have one mtx801d mono amp with two speaker outputs. Could i just wire each speaker into one output and get plenty of power to run them well? It puts out 800 watts rms at 2 ohms. Would that give me a 6ohm load and would it be safe for the amp?

 

[cjman15]

yeah, you could do that... are tha subs DVC?

 

[DJsZincGT]

I have 2 10" Mtx subs that are each 12 ohms. I also have one mtx801d mono amp with two speaker outputs. Could i just wire each speaker into one output and get plenty of power to run them well? It puts out 800 watts rms at 2 ohms. Would that give me a 6ohm load and would it be safe for the amp?

If they are single voice coil (SVC) subs, the lowest ohm load the amp is going to see is 6 ohms which won't really give you much power since it runs max. @ 2 ohm.

If they are dual voice coil (DVC) subs, the lowest ohm load the amp is going to see is 3 ohms, which will give you pretty decent power for 10's.

 

[mr_tinkertrain]

they are only SVC but i'm selling this setup to a friend who doesnt have anything so i was just making sure it would work. I know it wont be real loud but its alot better than nothing! thanks

 

[green]

i think single voice coil subs are all only 4 ohms, and dont think you can bring them down to 2 ohms because in ordor to get 2 ohm load you have to wire the 2 subs toghther, and then you would need a 2 ohm stable amplifier.

 

[DJsZincGT]

i think single voice coil subs are all only 4 ohms, and dont think you can bring them down to 2 ohms because in ordor to get 2 ohm load you have to wire the 2 subs toghther, and then you would need a 2 ohm stable amplifier.

You can get SVC's in other ohm loads, although I have never personally seen a sub that was 12 ohms. But all companies make them in other ohm loads besides 4....generally they are 2, 4, and 8. Those are the most common ones.

 

[mr_tinkertrain]

yep these subs along with 1 other 10" mtx came loaded by the manufacturer in a box with plexiglass in the rear. all 3 are 12 ohm wired in parallel which gives the combination a nice 4ohms to work with. its quite old i believe