How Do I Wire My Subwoofer?

This is one of the most often asked questions.  The following is meant only to be a guide.  Follow the specific directions included with your own subwoofer.  We are not responsible for any errors or damage caused by the wiring of your specific subwoofers.

How Can I Wire One DVC Woofer?   

Connecting the two voice coils of the driver in series (+ to -) will result in the following impedances:

(Dual 6 ohm) Subwoofer: 12 ohms

  • Normally not used (because of high impedance) but is safe for any mono-bridgeable amplifier available on the market today.

(Dual 4 ohm) Subwoofer: 8 ohms

  • This configuration is suitable for all mono-bridgeable amplifiers and any rated to handle 4 ohm stereo load. (Seldom used, as stated above)

 For Low Impedance setup:    (Most popular)

Connecting the two voice coils of the driver in parallel (+ to +, - to -) will result in the following impedances:

(Dual 6 ohm) Subwoofer: 3 Ohms

  • This would be the most commonly used method of connecting a single 6 ohm DVC to a mono-bridged amp.  Check to be sure your amp can handle a 3 Ohm mono (1.5 Ohm stereo) load.  Suggest a Class D amplifier

(Dual 4 ohm) Subwoofer: 2 ohms

  • This can only be used with amplifiers rated to handle 2 ohm mono loads.  Suggest a Class D amplifier
 
How do I wire TWO DVC Woofers?

Connecting the two voice coils of each driver in series (+ to -) and the drivers themselves in parallel (+ to +, etc.) will result in the following impedances:  

TWO (Dual 6 ohm) Subwoofer: 6 Ohms

  •  This configuration is the most common way to wire a pair of 6 ohm DVC woofers.  This is safe for amplifiers that are rated for 4 ohm mono/2 ohm stereo loads.  Suggest a Class D amplifier

TWO (Dual 4 ohm) Subwoofer: 4 Ohms

  • Suitable for any amplifier rated to be stable with 4 ohm mono loads.
    Suggest a Class D amplifier

For Low Impedance setup:    

Connecting the voice coils of each driver in parallel (+ to +, - to -) and the drivers themselves in parallel (+ to +, etc.) will result in the following impedances:

TWO(Dual 6 ohm) Subwoofers: 1.5 Ohms

  • This can only be used with amplifiers rated to handle 2 ohm mono loads or less.  Suggest a Class D amplifier

TWO (Dual 4 ohm) Subwoofer: 1 Ohm

  • This can only be used with amplifiers rated to handle 1 ohm mono loads or less.  Suggest a Class D amplifier   Note that not all amps are capable of this rating.
How do I wire THREE DVC Woofers?

    Connecting the two voice coils of each driver in series (+ to -) and the drivers themselves in parallel (+ to +, etc.) will result in the following impedances:

THREE(Dual 6 ohm) Subwoofers: 4 Ohms 

  • This is the most common way of wiring three (6 ohm DVC woofers) series subwoofers on a bridged amplifier and is perfect for amplifiers that are rated for 4 ohm mono loads.

THREE(Dual 4 ohm) Subwoofer: 2.66 Ohms

  • This can only be used with amplifiers rated to handle 2 ohm mono loads or less.  Suggest a Class D amplifier  Note that not all amps are capable of this rating.

For Low Impedance setup:    

    Connecting the two voice coils of each driver in parallel (+ to +, - to -) and the drivers themselves in parallel will result in the following impedances:

THREE(Dual 6 ohm) Subwoofers:1 Ohm

  • This can only be used with amplifiers rated to handle 1 ohm mono loads or less.  Suggest a Class D amplifier.  Note that not all amps are capable of this rating.
 Single Voice Coil Subwoofers
How do I wire One SVC Woofer?

 (4 Ohm SVC) Subwoofer: 4 Ohms

  • This is the most basic hookup.  If you use a mono-bridged amplifier, it has to be stable at 2 ohm stereo.  
 
How do I wire TWO SVC Woofers?

TWO  (4 Ohm SVC)Subwoofer: 2 Ohms

 Probably the most popular of all sub systems.  Wire the two subs in Parallel.  

  • Must be powered with an amplifier rated stable at 1 ohm stereo load.    Suggest a Class D amplifier
How do I wire THREE SVC Woofers?

THREE(4 Ohm SVC)Subwoofer: 1.33 Ohms

  •  Must be powered with an amplifier rated stable at 1 ohm mono load.    Suggest a Class D amplifier