component set to 4/2 channels?

MrSo0h0o · Post by **MrSo0h0o** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:16 pm

hey guys, i was just wondering about how the different wiring of my component set would work.

if i want to run them off of 2 channels, the woofers and tweeters get 25WRMS a piece(50WRMSx4 amp)? how would i wire this?

if i run them off of 4 channels, the woofers and tweeters get 50WRMS a piece? how would i wire this?

gonna install sometimes next week so im trying to prep for any possible problems and/or questions that pop into my head..

on another note, i think i accidentally threw away my 80A fuse when i got my stuff from knukonceptz >< where can i pick one up locally?

William from NOLA · Post by **William from NOLA** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:47 pm

You did get crossovers with each component set right? You should just wire them normally via the crossovers. (i.e. one speaker per channel)

You would have to find the impedance of each individual speaker if you were to separate them to get the most power.

MrSo0h0o · Post by **MrSo0h0o** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:53 pm

yea i have the xovers for each speaker. i was just wondering because i think kiki had said i could run the component set off of all 4 channels. i guess not then?

William from NOLA · Post by **William from NOLA** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:27 pm

Well, it wouldn't be practical in your case since you are using two sets of components. You would need a crossover for each individual speaker rather than just using the factory crossover. (you will still need the factory crossover for the woofers)

You would still need another amp for the rear components if you used the 4 channel on the front stage.

MrSo0h0o · Post by **MrSo0h0o** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:36 pm

nono.. i dont have 2 sets of components. i only have one set. a pair of eclipse 3 ways will be going in the rear. kiki had said that i could run the component set off of all 4 channels and the rear off my HU. but even so with that, would it be difficult to run the component set through 4 channels?

Jszar · Post by **Jszar** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:49 pm

i think maybe he was saying that you could bridge the 4 channels into 2 to give you more power. you definetly want each component wired through the crossover.

MrSo0h0o · Post by **MrSo0h0o** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:59 pm

ahh thats right.. i forgot he said to bridge *knocks self on head*

so how would the wiring work to do that?

William from NOLA · Post by **William from NOLA** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:02 pm

Oh, I thought I read that you were using two sets of components, whoops.

How much power are you wanting to throw at the components? If the bridged output is what you want, do what Jszar says.

MrSo0h0o · Post by **MrSo0h0o** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:17 pm

well, i got the Eclipse EA3422.. it puts out 50WRMSx4 @4ohm and 140Wx2 @4ohm bridged. i can even put it in 3 ch mode but im not sure about how much each channel gets.

the diamond audio components are listed at 60-120WRMS. do you think bridging the amp and putting 140W into the components is too much? keep in mind i have a set of eclipse coaxials for the rear.

William from NOLA · Post by **William from NOLA** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:23 pm

You'd probably be better with the 140, but you should try the 50 first and compare the two. If you decide to stay at 140, be careful with how you listen to them. Don't play them very loudly for long.