Mono Amp question

bcz24 · Post by **bcz24** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:01 pm

This is probably a dumb question, but can a mono sub amp be used to power 2 subs. I have 2 JBL 10's in a ported box that I have been trying to hook up for like 4 years but I dont know crap about amps and I every person I have ever asked has given me a completely different answer... I appologize if this has been asked before but I couldnt find it so I ask again!!!

audiobass10 · Post by **audiobass10** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:06 pm

lol yea man. Most people you'll find run mono amps to multiple subs. Give us the specs of the sub and amp. Tell us what the rms is on the subs and what ohm configuration (e.g. Dual or Single 8ohm,4ohm,2ohm). Then find out the Brand and model of the amp and its rated power at each ohm config. Feel free to i/m me on aim (davetheslave10) anytime and make sure to stick around and learn some stuff. This forum has many knowledgable people who can help you out with just about anything.

bcz24 · Post by **bcz24** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:08 pm

How would I find that info on the sub? I dont have an amp any reccomendations would be cool... umm all I know about the subs are that they are JBL 10" dual voice coil

audiobass10 · Post by **audiobass10** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:09 pm

Check the back of the magnet on one of your subs. Usually it lists what ohm the sub is. Sometimes it may list the model number as well.

bcz24 · Post by **bcz24** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:23 pm

JBL Grand Touring Series
Model: GT1000D 10" Sub
Sensativity: 94db
Impedence: 2 or 8 ohms
Rec Power: 18-260W
Thats everything off the back of the sub

audiobass10 · Post by **audiobass10** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:26 pm

Is it single or dual voice coil? single voice coil subs have one set of positive and negative inputs for speaker wire. dual voice coil subs have two sets..best way i can explain it really.

bcz24 · Post by **bcz24** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:27 pm

Dual Voice Coil.... that much I actually knew...lol

Scarrell · Post by **Scarrell** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:39 pm

http://www.eseelectronics.com/html/gt_1000_d.html

would these be the guys? did a quick little search and this is the first thing i found... anyway, yes you can use a mono amp...

bcz24 · Post by **bcz24** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:44 pm

actually yes those are the exact ones... are they decent subs? I had them hooked up in my toronado like 3 years ago for about a week to a phoenix gold amp and they sounded great but then the internal power wire in the amp fried and i never got another amp

dmeyer07 · Post by **dmeyer07** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:45 pm

Looks like 'em to me :) . Lol good job.