Amplifier loads i think I have my subwoofers wired wrong to the amp. Here's how there wired: sub 1, positive of the sub into the 1st positive channel on the amp and negative of the sub into the 1st negative channel. The same goes for my other channel on the amp. What load does this give me? And how would you wire the speakers to the amp? amp: 2 or 4 ohm stable the 2 subs: 1000 watts 1200watts 4 ohm 401s punch bridgeable
Car Audio & Video - Rockford Fosgate - Punch 401S Car Audio Amplifier
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Hello ronnieyannon,
A single 4 ohm speaker wired to each channel, like you have them wired, presents a 4 ohm load. And it appears that you have them connected properly. The 401s is only stable to 4 ohms when bridged, so if you were to parallel the 2 4 ohm subs in bridged mode, the load would be 2 ohms and the amp would most likely overheat and go into protection.
I'd wire them the way you have them wired.
Each channel of the amp outputs only 100 watts into 4 ohms. That is adequate for regular full-range speakers, component speakers, mid-range drivers, and even some small subs. But it is a little low on power for most subwoofer applications.
Hope this helps.