subwoofer question
06-04-2012, 03:42 PM
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subwoofer question
I have a kicker cvt 12" 400w rms sub, powered by a MB Quart 400w rms amp. Ik this amp could power two cvt's but would two of these sound louder than one, using this same 400w amp? I understand they will be under powered but not sure if it would sound louder bc there is two?....if that makes sense.
06-04-2012, 06:54 PM
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I would at least go with a 1000w amp if your gonna get 2. That'll give you at least 500w per sub which will be better than 200w to each sub. So would the 2 be "louder" on 400w..maybe, but will it sound better, prob not.
06-04-2012, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by sixsix
I would at least go with a 1000w amp if your gonna get 2. That'll give you at least 500w per sub which will be better than 200w to each sub. So would the 2 be "louder" on 400w..maybe, but will it sound better, prob not.
06-06-2012, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by amick218
Wouldn't 500w each blow them? Or just keep the amp level down?
06-06-2012, 01:00 PM
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just looking at your setup pics and got the model number off your amp but need to know the model on your CVT. Is it the CVT122 (2ohm) or the CVT124 (4ohm)? If its a 4 ohm sub your amps putting 200w (probably a tad more being most amp are underrated) to it not the 400 that its capable of. If its the 2 ohm, your amps putting the 400 watts to it (again probably a tad more)
Your amps specs are:
200x1@ 4 ohms
400x1@ 2 ohms
Now if your running a 2 ohm sub you cannot put another 2 ohm in since the load will either have to be a 1 ohm load (which the amp is uncapable of) or a 4 ohm load (you will lose wattage to the subs) If you run 2 4 ohm CVTs your capable of running the amp 2 ohms and give the subs each a healthy amount of power. Just make sure your box is designed properly and you have the correct gauge wiring (power, ground and speaker)
just looking at your setup pics and got the model number off your amp but need to know the model on your CVT. Is it the CVT122 (2ohm) or the CVT124 (4ohm)? If its a 4 ohm sub your amps putting 200w (probably a tad more being most amp are underrated) to it not the 400 that its capable of. If its the 2 ohm, your amps putting the 400 watts to it (again probably a tad more)
Your amps specs are:
200x1@ 4 ohms
400x1@ 2 ohms
Now if your running a 2 ohm sub you cannot put another 2 ohm in since the load will either have to be a 1 ohm load (which the amp is uncapable of) or a 4 ohm load (you will lose wattage to the subs) If you run 2 4 ohm CVTs your capable of running the amp 2 ohms and give the subs each a healthy amount of power. Just make sure your box is designed properly and you have the correct gauge wiring (power, ground and speaker)
Last edited by Venomized; 06-06-2012 at 01:12 PM.
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06-06-2012, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Venomized
What model is the amp? Also just because you have 2 subs doesnt mean your putting half the wattage to them each. Its all in the setup of them amp and most amps are underrated as is. Also if you wire them correctly you can achieve a higher wattage output.
Give me the model number of the amp and I can look it over and see what you can do.
Give me the model number of the amp and I can look it over and see what you can do.
06-06-2012, 01:20 PM
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if your wanting to add another I would suggest upgrading your amp. Go up to the 1.1000 and keep your gain levels between 1/2 and 3/4 and those subs will play nice and have plenty of power. This amp has a 1 ohm stability as well.
06-06-2012, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Venomized
if your wanting to add another I would suggest upgrading your amp. Go up to the 1.1000 and keep your gain levels between 1/2 and 3/4 and those subs will play nice and have plenty of power. This amp has a 1 ohm stability as well.