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Old 07-04-2002, 02:30 PM
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i just got a great deal from a friend for a JL w0 15" and a crossfire amp.. i went on the site and rms for sub is 150.. and the amp i believe is the 50.2.. wut's the best way to wire it for most bang.. or should i just get a new amp and sell the crossfire one..
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post the model of the amp and specs for the subs.
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Old 07-04-2002, 07:53 PM
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Originally posted by WiLL
post the model of the amp and specs for the subs.
what WiLL said....h:

But since the sub is 150 watts rms, then try and give it that kind of power. A little more would be good as well....
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the amp model is TEK502..
2 channels bridgable
50 w x 2 at 4ohm
95 w x 2 at 2ohm
180 w x 1 at 4ohm bridged mono

the sub JL audio 15" W0
19.2 Hz 4 ohm
Qts 0.389
Qes 0.403
Qms 11.29

18.6 Hz 8 ohm
Qts 0.405
Qes 0.420
Qms 11.29

150 watt

thanks
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By the looks of it, as long as the sub is 4 ohms, then it's a pretty good match...:thumbup:
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i still dont know if that sub is a DVC 4OHM or 8OHM.
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Originally posted by WiLL
i still dont know if that sub is a DVC 4OHM or 8OHM.
W0's are SVC...
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Originally posted by SiClone


W0's are SVC...
if they are svc 4OHM, then just simplly bridge the amp for best bang, as you would put it.

+ on the first channel, the - on the second channel.
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