The RIGHT WAY to wire subwoofers to a monoblock amplifier

If you are installing a subwoofer for a custom car audio system you are likely using a single channel "monoblock" amplifier. Some of these amplifiers will have two sets of output connections. Why is this? Do we need to use two subwoofers? Do we need to bridge the monoblock amplifier outputs? How do we wire one subwoofer to a mono block amp? Let's explore!

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[HandMadeWrath]

So dont wire my subs like the thumbnail? Lol

[danielabrams]

I am so happy that you made this video.

As a car audio installer, I had a couple customers that were unwilling to take my word, even when I showed them the exact demonstration of continuity that you showed, that I had correctly installed their amp. One guy was absolutely convinced that his subs were only getting half the power because he was only using half the amp. I think that at my boss's direction I actually ran a second set of speaker wires to his box just to apease him.

My MECP advanced certification wouldn't convince these people that I knew what I was talking about, but I bet that a popular YouTube video that confirmed it would do the trick.

[jjthomas]

I retired from 12v after 35 yrs, these amps remind me of 80s amps, i love it, memories of my beginner years with craig, kraco, sherwood, rockford, etc.love this channel 🤘

[sillyjunglerockstar]

After watching 15 videos this one hit every note I needed !!!

[tommymutz]

Great video. VERY THOROUGH! Exactly what I was looking for when searching for the right answer! Thank you so much for some very useful information!

[Waveboarder]

I had to google this 2 hours before you uploaded for a Mosconi 1000.1, funny coincidence. You gave a lot more detail than the answer I found earlier, thank you!

[fordsixhoe]

Man, what I do without your videos....

[jameswilkins]

Here's a sub, good job bro very good content. Keep them videos coming👏👍👏👏👍

[rockapartyjd]

Please do a video on the key loc...I need to run 2 in my 21 civic hatchback and I just love to here you describe things. You are such a help

[MrKodiKash]

Just received my Lc1.1500 yesterday! Been dreaming of this day for a year. Im working with you now on a custom subwoofer box for my SQ5. Checking my email like every hour 😅 Always love your content, thanks for all the info!

[adamthomas]

That thumbnail made me watch lol I'm glad you weren't telling people to wire it like that lol

[MrCarigar]

Thank you so much, big like to you, very well explained

[cuchsluch]

I just bought a Polk mm1 10inch 4ohmDVC subwoofer and in the manual there is a diagram showing connection to a single pair of terminals on the subwoofer, now with that connection you will only be at 4 ohms but it can be done

[justmejm]

Good video I had a question, if I have a secondary battery in the trunk do I run my amp that's in the trunk the 2 ground wires to the secondary battery negative terminal post ?

[Smithschannel]

Hey what are the best rca wires for input ?? And how many do u need ???

[Bill_CBR]

Thanks Mark, that did clear up a couple of thins. Love Audio Control.

[larrymontgomery]

Im really glad u posted this vid, i have a different class D monoblock that has 2 terminal like this and my multi meter is or was older and mu kid attempted to ohm a live 120vAc circuit and it became um melted so was concerned about the ohm load to my amplifier which i usually keep at 2 ohms though i found the amp is 1 ohm stable but my question answered thank u

[DarrenTdd]

Great video on something very confusing when you’re newer to car audio!! 👍🏻 I do personally prefer to run one wire pair to the sub then run the other wire at the sub (Parallel). Instead of two wires back to the sub.

[juliobello]

Does this also apply on old school amps

[rs]

Great video! Quick Question Can you tell me will this amp work on the tesla 16 volt battery system Im looking to and a sub but the last amp I used kept dieing out the 16 volt battery.