How should i run 4 tens off one 800 watt amp?, any help. Options

[x_itchy_b_x]

Well i have an 800 watt amp. its bridged and powering two tens. at 400 watts each. ok. so i bought two more identical subs same wattage, brand name ect. Can i run all four off one 800 watt amp if i have it bridged and in series?? thanks any comments

should i just buy a 1600 watt amp 4 ch? and a 2 farrad cap?

This post has been edited by x_itchy_b_x: Apr 17, 2003 - 9:25 PM

[chucho]

Need to know the specs, then i could tell you. Specs of both the subs and amp. 'cause if u break the ohm down to much you can fry the amp by trying to run that many subs. Depends on what its capable of handling.

[x_itchy_b_x]

The Subs:
10" subwoofer for deep bass
400-watt peak power-handling capacity
120-watt continuous power-handling capacity
IMPP (injection-molded polypropylene) woofer cone for durability, accuracy and efficiency
Durable dual-layer urethane surround
Impedance: 4 ohms
Large strontium magnet
Inverted IMPP dust cover
4-layer copper voice coil
Frequency response: 20Hz - 4.5kHz
1.0 cu. ft. sealed, ported or band-pass enclosure recommended



The Amp:
Two channel Amplification
2 x 400 watts Max Output
2 x 250 watts RMS Output
1 x 800 watts Bridged
Stable at 2 ohm stereo
Fully adjustable Electronic Crossover
Variable (0 ~ 12 dB @ 60 Hz) Bass Boost
Digital VU Level Meters
Plexiglass Top Panel
Soft Ignition Power up
MOSFET PWM Power Supply
Heavy Duty Aluminum Alloy Heat sinks
High / Low Level Inputs
Gold Plated High Impedance Inputs
High Level MOLEX Input
Power and Protection LED Indicators
Signal to Noise Ratio >95dB
Frequency Response: 15 ~ 30,000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.04%
Fully Protected Circuitry
Dimensions: 10.5" W x 2.15" H x 16.5" L
Variable Gain Control
Remote Activation

My amp is alos only running on 8 guage wire. should i get 4? also do i need a cap? i heared you need one farad every 800 watts

This post has been edited by x_itchy_b_x: Apr 18, 2003 - 11:09 AM

[Guest_Matthew_*]

ok run 2 subs per channel

it will work fine

and yea get atleast a 1 farad cap.

[94TRDCeli]

damn ure car will be even more slow hehe

[x_itchy_b_x]

QUOTE (igotta5S-FEturbo @ Apr 18, 2003 - 2:40 PM)

ok run 2 subs per channel it will work fine and yea get atleast a 1 farad cap.

yeah it seems to work good this way. im going to buy the cap today.