sub wiring

[Suzie-Q]

i have a sub box with the type of wire connectors that are designed for subs with a + and - connection, the type that are flat metal clips. i am looking at alpine type r subs, and they have 4 push button connectors on each sub. how can i safely connect 2 wires to each of the subs?

[smh0101]

Y connectors maybe?

[Suzie-Q]

i am still trying to figure out why each sub has 4 connection points. is it possible that not all 4 are required? why have all 3 of my other sets of subs run off of 2 wires each?

[voodoochylde]

You've got subwoofers with dual voice coils. This means you have more options on how to present a load to your amplifier, thereby getting the best power from your amp to your subs.

http://www.cardomain.com/shop/wooferwizard.pl This page will help a lot.

Good luck and nice choice on the subs.

[Suzie-Q]

so all i have to do is split each wire twice, connecting one wire to 2 ports?

[t sutton]

it depend it you want it in parallel or series go to alpine web sit and they will explain it to you but it is ideal to have both wried + to+ and - to-

[magicmike]

It all depends on how much your amp can handle. What are your amp specs. is it a 2 channel that you are bridging mono or a 2 channel that you are using each channel for each sub. need to know this first.

Also, are they dual 4 ohm or dual 2 ohm? need to know this before wiring them.