Car Amp. question Alpine mono?

Question

I have a 1000 RMS amp. by alpine, I have 2 subwoofers (alpine type X)... theres only 1 positive and negative, port/s***w thingy... could i just twist 2 subwoofers togheter into the 1 port, im not expecting stereo sound but im just looking to not buy another amp

Answer 1

i have the same subs but a pdx 1000. wht u should do is go here http://vault.alpine-usa.com/products/doc... and set it up like example 4.

Answer 2

Subwoofer wiring diagrams will show you how to wire multiple drivers into a mono amplifier. I cannot explain to you the absolute correct way as your question is too vague. I need to know the woofers impediance (Ohms) and the model of the Alpine amp.

EDIT: Now that I see your amp. It depends on what Ohm your subs are. If you have two 2-Ohm subs, you need to wire them in parallel to present a 2-ohm final load to your amp which will give you 600W RMS to each sub. This would give you the best results. If you have two 4-Ohm subs, you can only wire them in series (give only 300W to each sub) considering your amp is not One Ohm stable. You could try to wire them in parallel if they are 4-Ohm subs and still gain 600W to each sub, but you're also risking frying your amp as it will turn power hungry at one ohm.

So, If you have 2-Ohm Subs: http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/lear...

If you Have 4-Ohm subs: http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/lear...

And that's all there is to it! Enjoy.

EDIT 2: Your amp does not only support one sub. Mono amplifiers have one channel. They deliver their rated power through that channel. It will ALWAYS divide the power evenly between the number of subs you have. They are made to run anywhere from one to an infinate number of speakers so long as you have the impediance loads right. Multi-channel amps usually don't have a very high power rating, but you also retain the ability to fade the sound (Left to right, front to back). So, to have the PROPER wiring, use the 4-Ohm sub link I posted. And if you really want to have the most power without risking amplifier clipping, Use a test tone and a DMM to set you gains and you'll be golden.

EDIT 3: Two 4-Ohm DVC subs cannot equal 2-Ohms. So, unfortunatly you're stuck with wiring them in series for a 4-Ohm final Impediance which gives you 600W total power (300 to each sub). Just read the above EDIT and you're good to go. Hope that helps.