I Screwed up...help wanted w/ 2 ohm subs!!!

Post by **stipud** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:43 am

You probably won't have any power issues at 2 ohms. My friend is running a ZX500 at 2 ohms in his 240sx right now, with a ZX450 as well, and has no issues. Probably has a smaller alternator than yours.

On the other hand, you would save half the space, at the cost of maybe 3-4dB, tops. More power to one sub also means it's more controlled. And there should be an SQ improvement by running at 4 ohms as well (whether or not it's an audible difference is another question).

There is no right answer. Experiment!

5.9Limited · Post by **5.9Limited** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:12 am

this is a toughy...I love the idea of running too...BUT that being said...space is a good thing to have as well...and I know that one of these subs would hammer really well on its own off the 600 Ti... while experimenting would help...Im getting into my VERY busy season for work in a week or two, leaving me with little time to get this done or it'll get lost in the mix till fall.

soo....

what to do what to do...

thanks for the power input stipud...I didn't think I'd have much trouble...the jeep runs more than 14.5 volts regularly, Im pretty sure its a 160a high output alt too... I'll be posting as i make a decision...whcih will be pronto...was gonna build my box tomorrow..

Stryker · Post by **Stryker** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:14 am

make sure to cut 2 holes....

5.9Limited · Post by **5.9Limited** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:19 pm

installed both...wired series parallel for a total load of 2 ohms bridged like you all reccomended...GLAD I WENT WITH TWO.... thanks stryker

Stryker · Post by **Stryker** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:43 pm

Good Work dude.... i knew you'd enjoy 2 much better. even with summer coming and the higher temps, i would doubt it overheats. i drove the snot outta my 400ZXTi and it never went into thermal. again you made the right choice.....