Can a 2 ohm sub be wired to 4 ohms?

Discussion in 'Car Subwoofers' started by 98_a4_1.8, Jan 29, 2010.

  1. 98_a4_1.8

    98_a4_1.8 Full Member

    I know this will be a simple and quick answer for you guys but I am getting a 12" JL W3v3-2 and a 1000 watt kenwood 2 channel amp, my question is if my amp runs too hot or can't handle the 2 ohm load can the 2 ohm sub be wired to 4 ohms?
     
  2. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    No it could if it was a Dual 2Ohm but IIRC the W3's are only single vc's
     
  3. 98_a4_1.8

    98_a4_1.8 Full Member

    thanks for the quick reply, do you think that my amp could handle it or should I just get the 4 ohm sub?
     
  4. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    umm, what amp is it and what kind/size of box is it going in?
     
  5. 98_a4_1.8

    98_a4_1.8 Full Member

    it is a 1000 watt kenwood 2 channel(don't have the model number but its the model before the new one they have out) and its going in a ported 1.75 cu ft. box
     
  6. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    Someone may want to chime in and make sure of my opinioin but I think after independence rise you should be fine. The whole idependence rise thing is kind of new to me though.
     
  7. G3n3R@1

    G3n3R@1 Full Member

    I'm not particularly sure on that specific amp but I'm sure it's a class AB amp. Which means you'll most likely have issues with a 2 ohm bridged load. Had to find that out the hard way. I would recommend getting a higher quality Class D mono block amp that will make the power needed at 2 ohms instead of just getting a 4 ohm subwoofer.
     
  8. 98_a4_1.8

    98_a4_1.8 Full Member

    I chatted with someone from Crutchfield and they said that I would need to get a 4 ohm sub otherwise my amp couldn't handle the 2 ohm load. So i'll just get the 4 ohm sub, no big deal
     
  9. 98_a4_1.8

    98_a4_1.8 Full Member

    thanks for your input though!
     
  10. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    Oh, I thought you had the sub already!