DVC Subwoofer Wiring Configurations
Use this page when the driver has two voice coils and you need the fast answer to "what load will the amplifier actually see?"
Tiny Version
Parallel wiring lowers final impedance. Series wiring raises it. Always confirm the amplifier's stable load before choosing the layout that makes the biggest power number look good.
Suite source: generated from the Ohmic Toolbox wiring diagram component so the public card stays tied to the real load-visualization lane.
One DVC 4-ohm Sub
| Coil wiring | Final impedance | Use when |
|---|---|---|
| Parallel | 2 ohms | Amp is stable at 2 ohms and you want more power |
| Series | 8 ohms | You need a lighter load or bridged stability margin |
Two DVC 4-ohm Subs
| Per-sub wiring | Sub-to-sub wiring | Final impedance |
|---|---|---|
| Parallel (2 ohms each) | Parallel | 1 ohm |
| Parallel (2 ohms each) | Series | 4 ohms |
| Series (8 ohms each) | Parallel | 4 ohms |
| Series (8 ohms each) | Series | 16 ohms |
What To Remember
- Do not chase the lowest impedance if the amplifier is not designed for it.
- Two different paths can land at the same final load, but with different practicality and amplifier choices.
- If you are not sure what the real load is, stop and draw the whole path before connecting power.