How should I wire 2- Alpine Type R DVC 4 ohms subs to a JBL 1200.1 mono amp that makes 1200 watts RMS at 2 ohm

Question

I have 2- 12" Alpine SWR-1242D, more commonly known as the Type R 4 ohms subs and a JBL 1200.1 amp. I know the Type R's are rated at 500 watts RMS and the JBL amp is listed at 1200 watts RMS at 2 ohms. I realize that I will need to turn down my amp a bit but how should I wire it so I can get 500 watts RMS per sub.

Answer 1

Impossible.

Either replace the subs with 2 Alpine Type R DVC 2 ohm subs or replace the amp with one that is capable of around 1000W at either 1 or 4 ohm.

Answer 2

Not going to happen. You have the choice to wire them at 1 or 4 ohms. You should have gone with 2 DVC 2 ohm subs and you would get it down to 2 ohms. You could buy 2 more DVC 4 ohms (if you have room) and those are about your only options to get a 2 ohm final impedance. However, you will have less distortion at 4 ohms and probably will sound much better and lengthen the life of your equipment.

Answer 3

these subs can only be wired to a 1 ohm load or a 4 ohm load you bought the wrong version. if you still have the reciept you could always take them back and get the dual 2 ohm version. the 2 ohm version would work.

Answer 4

if you cant return the amp or subs to get new ones just wire them at 4ohms and it should push about 300w to each which shouldnt sound to bad at all.  Go ported also