View Full Version : Trying to ohms in
zeta1
08-12-2001, 11:04 AM
I have two Polk Audio EX series 10”subwoofers rateds at 4-ohms each
Is it possible that I can hook them both up together, so they can be rated as 8-ohms drivers? If so can anyone fill me in on the details.
Thank you for the help anyone.
jcaut
08-12-2001, 12:17 PM
I saw you on the tech forum, but I'll answer over here:
If you wire them in series, (connect the "+" terminal on one woofer to the "-" of the other, and then connect your amp to the remaining two terminals) they will behave as a single 8 ohm woofer.
zeta1
08-12-2001, 07:35 PM
Thank you for the information, really appreciate it.:)
jcaut
08-12-2001, 10:56 PM
Remember: Assuming you're using identical speakers, wiring in series as described above will double the impedence; Parallel wiring (running the "+" and "-" from each speaker to the amp) will cut the impedence in half. Those two 4-ohm subs wired in parallel would present a 2-Ohm load to your amp.
zeta1
08-13-2001, 03:34 PM
Thank you once again Jcaut, your information is most helpful, excellent.... such clarity in your instructions on "How to do"
zeta1*:D
vBulletin® v3.7.2, Copyright ©2000-2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.