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post #1 of 6
12/2/12 at 8:08pm
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I've got 4 separate sub enclosures with terminal cups. Each cab is 8ohms and I was running two cabs wired in parallel for a 4 ohm load and running my sub amp in stereo. Now...how do I wire the 4subs in series to create a single 8ohm load? TIA
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post #2 of 6
12/2/12 at 8:18pm
unplug one red and one black from where they connect to the amp and connect them together.

now the signal will go from the red on the amp through sub pair 1, then through sub pair 2, then return to the amp on the black.

a 9v battery can be used to ensure that they all move the same direction when connected to a voltage.

a simple multi-meter can be used to ensure that the net resistance is what you are looking for.
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post #3 of 6
12/2/12 at 8:46pm
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I'm still confused LT so maybe this can help you break down just a little bit more. Thx
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post #4 of 6
12/2/12 at 9:12pm
does this help?

top is two drivers in parallel per channel.

bottom is two drivers in parallel seriesed.

i'm not sure why one would do that, but that is how it would work.

if bridging, make sure that you use the correct set of terminals and configure your amp for bridged mode.

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post #5 of 6
12/2/12 at 9:46pm
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Yes! Thx LT!
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post #6 of 6
12/2/12 at 9:57pm
no problem.
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