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Ok, I'm installing an SS P4.1000D amp and four Polk db651's in a 2015 Limited. This is a (stretched) budget setup to say the least.
I've ordered the BT355 as well; only one as I'm not concerned with F/R fade controls.
I'm confused on the best way to wire the speakers to the amp since I will effectively be taking out the rear channel.
The amp will do 140wx4 @ 4ohm or it will do 250wx4 @ 2 ohm.
Do I split the low level outputs from the BT355 and "trick" the amp into thinking there are four channels and then connect each speaker separately?
Or, do I wire each side of the speakers in parallel creating a 2ohm load on the amp and just use two channels?
I've been reading through the threads and thought I had this figured out, but now not so much.
If I had read more before I clicked "Buy now", I would have just bought a 2 channel amp.
Looking for advice from guys who have "been there, done that".
TIA,
Scott
I've ordered the BT355 as well; only one as I'm not concerned with F/R fade controls.
I'm confused on the best way to wire the speakers to the amp since I will effectively be taking out the rear channel.
The amp will do 140wx4 @ 4ohm or it will do 250wx4 @ 2 ohm.
Do I split the low level outputs from the BT355 and "trick" the amp into thinking there are four channels and then connect each speaker separately?
Or, do I wire each side of the speakers in parallel creating a 2ohm load on the amp and just use two channels?
I've been reading through the threads and thought I had this figured out, but now not so much.
If I had read more before I clicked "Buy now", I would have just bought a 2 channel amp.
Looking for advice from guys who have "been there, done that".
TIA,
Scott
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Ok, I'm installing an SS P4.1000D amp and four Polk db651's in a 2015 Limited. This is a (stretched) budget setup to say the least.
I've ordered the BT355 as well; only one as I'm not concerned with F/R fade controls.
I'm confused on the best way to wire the speakers to the amp since I will effectively be taking out the rear channel.
The amp will do 140wx4 @ 4ohm or it will do 250wx4 @ 2 ohm.
Do I split the low level outputs from the BT355 and "trick" the amp into thinking there are four channels and then connect each speaker separately?
Or, do I wire each side of the speakers in parallel creating a 2ohm load on the amp and just use two channels?
I've been reading through the threads and thought I had this figured out, but now not so much.
If I had read more before I clicked "Buy now", I would have just bought a 2 channel amp.
Looking for advice from guys who have "been there, done that".
TIA,
Scott
I've ordered the BT355 as well; only one as I'm not concerned with F/R fade controls.
I'm confused on the best way to wire the speakers to the amp since I will effectively be taking out the rear channel.
The amp will do 140wx4 @ 4ohm or it will do 250wx4 @ 2 ohm.
Do I split the low level outputs from the BT355 and "trick" the amp into thinking there are four channels and then connect each speaker separately?
Or, do I wire each side of the speakers in parallel creating a 2ohm load on the amp and just use two channels?
I've been reading through the threads and thought I had this figured out, but now not so much.
If I had read more before I clicked "Buy now", I would have just bought a 2 channel amp.
Looking for advice from guys who have "been there, done that".
TIA,
Scott
Use the search section on the forum and there is a thread about mounting that amp in a Rushmore batwing.
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If you can't find the thread drop me a line and I'll see if I can find my measurements and pictures of the mod.
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