already have a system but I want more bump!
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already have a system but I want more bump!
I already have a system in my truck but I want to add more power to my subwoofer and I know that if I bridge two amps together Ill get more, but I dont know how thats my problem any help on how to bridge two amps,some pics maybe??? thanks
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RE: already have a system but I want more bump!
[ol][*]Sometimes your amp will have a diagram for bridging. If not, this should work.[*]Determine if you have a 2 or 4 channel amp. A 2 channel can be bridged to one channel, and a 4 into 2 or even 1 channel.[*]For ease ,let's use the 2 channel amp. You should see 4 connections: 2 + and 2 -. Let's label them A, B, C and D.[*]Locate the 2 wires coming out of your sub or speaker you're hooking up to the amp.[*]Back to the amp. A and C will be positive, and B and D negative. The easiest way is to connect the speaker wires to either A to speaker + and D to speaker wire -. Then connect B and C together. This is series bridging and will probably damage the regulator in your amp if it is not "bridgable." With success, this system will give your speaker 4 times the power of what an individual channel would give (that sounds crazy but it's true: see Ohm's Law). [/ol]
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[ul][*]On using a 4 channel to a single channel, be careful! Label them A B C D E F G H. Figure out your + and - positions. Wire a splice coming out for A to C, B to D, E to G , and F to H. This is a 4 to a 2 channel. For 1 channel Combine your A/C and E/G to speaker + then do the same for - side. [/ul]
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[*]Several users have suggested that doing this in the way described can damage your equiptment, please see the discussion page for details.[*]When doing a 4 into a 2 or 1 channel, be careful! This can put too much strain on your alternator or speaker.[*]Make sure that the amp is not already bridged. Some amps are made up of two smaller, internal amps which are bridged. Test this by turning the amp on and measuring for voltage between the negative speaker output and your car's ground. If you get any non-zero value, your amp is already bridged and any further attempt to bridge it will end in extreme, smoke-filled unhappiness. [/ul][/align]
Tips
[ul][*]On using a 4 channel to a single channel, be careful! Label them A B C D E F G H. Figure out your + and - positions. Wire a splice coming out for A to C, B to D, E to G , and F to H. This is a 4 to a 2 channel. For 1 channel Combine your A/C and E/G to speaker + then do the same for - side. [/ul]
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Warnings
[*]Several users have suggested that doing this in the way described can damage your equiptment, please see the discussion page for details.[*]When doing a 4 into a 2 or 1 channel, be careful! This can put too much strain on your alternator or speaker.[*]Make sure that the amp is not already bridged. Some amps are made up of two smaller, internal amps which are bridged. Test this by turning the amp on and measuring for voltage between the negative speaker output and your car's ground. If you get any non-zero value, your amp is already bridged and any further attempt to bridge it will end in extreme, smoke-filled unhappiness. [/ul][/align]
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RE: already have a system but I want more bump!
ORIGINAL: HighDuke1911
habeba, wouldnt you take the type of subs and amp into consideration? i mean, what if hes asking for more power than his subs can handle?
habeba, wouldnt you take the type of subs and amp into consideration? i mean, what if hes asking for more power than his subs can handle?