How To Properly Wire Subwoofers

How Can I Wire One DVC Woofer?   

Connecting the two voice coils of the driver in series (+ to -) will result in the following impedances:

(Dual 6 ohm) Subwoofer: 12 ohms

• Normally not used (because of high impedance) but is safe for any mono-bridgeable amplifier available on the market today.

(Dual 4 ohm) Subwoofer: 8 ohms

• This configuration is suitable for all mono-bridgeable amplifiers and any rated to handle 4 ohm stereo load. (Seldom used, as stated above)

 For Low Impedance setup:

(Dual 2 ohm) Subwoofer: 4 ohms

• This configuration is suitable for all mono-bridgeable amplifiers and stable at 4, 2, or 1 ohm mono.

Connecting the two voice coils of the driver in parallel (+ to +, - to -) will result in the following impedances:

(Dual 6 ohm) Subwoofer: 3 Ohms

• This would be the most commonly used method of connecting a single 6 ohm DVC to a mono-bridged amp. Check to be sure your amp can handle a 3 Ohm mono (1.5 Ohm stereo) load.

(Dual 4 ohm) Subwoofer: 2 ohms

• This can only be used with "high current" amplifiers rated to handle 2 ohm mono loads. (most popular)

(Dual 2 ohm) Subwoofer: 1 ohms

• This configuration is suitable for all mono-bridgeable amplifiers and stable at 1 ohm mono.

How do I wire TWO DVC Woofers? 

TWO (Dual 6 ohm) Subwoofer: 6 Ohms

•  This configuration is the most common way to wire a pair of 6 ohm DVC woofers. This is safe for amplifiers that are rated for 4 ohm mono/2 ohm stereo loads.

TWO (Dual 4 ohm) Subwoofer: 4 Ohms

• Suitable for any amplifier rated to be stable with 4, 2, or 1 ohm mono loads.

TWO (Dual 2 ohm) Subwoofer: 2 Ohms {most popular)

• Suitable for any amplifier rated to be stable with 2, or 1 ohm mono loads.

For Low Impedance setup:  

Connecting the voice coils of each driver in parallel (+ to +, - to -) and the drivers themselves in parallel (+ to +, etc.) will result in the following impedances:

TWO (Dual 6 ohm) Subwoofers: 1.5 Ohms

• This can only be used with "high current" amplifiers rated to handle 2 ohm mono loads or less.

TWO (Dual 4 ohm) Subwoofer: 1 Ohm (most popular)

• This can only be used with "high current" amplifiers rated to handle 1 ohm mono loads or less. 

TWO (Dual 2 ohm) Subwoofer: 1/2 Ohm

• This can only be used with "high current" amplifiers rated to handle 1/2 ohm mono loads or less. 

How do I wire THREE DVC Woofers? 

THREE (Dual 6 ohm) Subwoofers: 4 Ohms

• This is the most common way of wiring three (6 ohm DVC woofers) series subwoofers on a bridged amplifier and is perfect for amplifiers that are rated for 4 ohm mono loads. 

THREE (Dual 2 ohm) Subwoofers: 3 Ohms

• This can only be used with "high current" amplifiers rated to handle 2 ohm mono loads or less. 

For Low Impedance setup:

THREE (Dual 6 ohm) Subwoofers: 1 Ohm

• This can only be used with "high current" amplifiers rated to handle 1 ohm mono loads or less. 

THREE (Dual 4 ohm) Subwoofers: 1 Ohm

• This can only be used with "high current" amplifiers rated to handle 1 ohm mono loads or less. 

THREE (Dual 2 ohm) Subwoofers: 1.34 Ohms

• This can only be used with "high current" amplifiers rated to handle 1 ohm mono loads or less. 

How do I wire One SVC Woofer? 

 (4 Ohm SVC) Subwoofer: 4 Ohms

• This is the most basic hookup. If you use a mono-bridged amplifier, it has to be stable at 2 ohm stereo.  

How do I wire TWO SVC Woofers? 

TWO  (4 Ohm SVC) Subwoofer: 2 Ohms

 Probably the most popular of all sub systems. Wire the two subs in Parallel.

• Must be powered with a high-current amplifier rated stable at 1 ohm stereo load.

How do I wire THREE SVC Woofers? 

THREE (4 Ohm SVC) Subwoofer: 1.33 Ohms

•  Must be powered with a high-current amplifier rated stable at 1 ohm mono load.