how much power to the subs?

sleepyalero · 09-18-2011, 10:19 PM

amp: Kicker zx1000.1

specs: 1000w @ 2 ohm

subs: (2) 12' kicker shallow mount compvt's. (4 ohm subs)

rms 400w @ 4 ohm

question is, how much power would each sub get if i ran it like this? im trying to help my step dad out in a sound system and cant quite figure out how much power each sub would get if i ran two 4 ohm subs to a 1 channel 2 ohm amp.

colonel6632 · 09-19-2011, 12:07 AM

the 2 subs would be getting a combined 1000w. thats how mine are wired. turn the gain down a little if your worried about overdriving them

sleepyalero · 09-19-2011, 01:58 AM

thank you!

09-21-2011, 04:09 AM

He's right. Your amp should have a gain knob, turn it down a bit.