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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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Question How do you pair an amp to a sub?

I've looked and i can't find anything on here or google. Could someone explain pairing and amp to a sub in regards to wattage, ohms, ect. I have an idea but I need some things clearified. Thanks.
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http://www.crutchfield.com/Learn/lea...fiers_faq.html
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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thanks for link. there's a lot of good info there. but specifically...
I have a JL audio 300/2 amp http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...Product_ID=244 what sub would be good to pair with it? i'm thinking this would be a good choice http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2895 any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by 350z26
thanks for link. there's a lot of good info there. but specifically...
I have a JL audio 300/2 amp http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...Product_ID=244 what sub would be good to pair with it? i'm thinking this would be a good choice http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2895 any thoughts?
lookin good, your planning on bridging the amp so its 300/1 right? i had my 2 channel 1400 watt amp bridged on a 1800 watt sub and that **** slapped hella hard!! man those JL amps are hella bread!
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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I assume you're going with a single sub? If so that is a good set up. 4 Ohm DVC wired to a 4 ohm mono load on the amp will produce the amps max power at a safe load and will be good enough for that sub.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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yes i am going with a single sub inside a zenclosures box bridged to the amp. all parts should be here next week and installed next weekend. I can't wait. phase two is almost here!!!

phase 3 is components, reverse camera and push button start. Thanks for the help.
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