Speaker Wiring: Wiring Coaxial Speakers

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11 жыл бұрын

Tyson Coker, an 11 year veteran of KICKER Technical Support, talks about different wiring options for your coax speakers.

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@EstavanCruz 8 жыл бұрын

Will running coaxial speakers in series or parallel effect the crossover pts? If so, is this effect negligible in most cases or will it alter the performance significantly, and I realize different speaker combo's have varying ranges of performance that can either offer flexibility or limit it regarding crossover points and overall performance/musicality.

@dity. 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@554drago 5 жыл бұрын

I’m connecting two speakers and a subwoofer to a power amplifier. My power amplifier divides into three separate channels with each channel having an impedance of 4-8 ohms. Each speaker has 7 ohms (6.7 measured) and my subwoofer is 3 ohms (3.5 measured). Although the power amplifier says a minimum of 4 ohms impedance, could I connect the subwoofer or would it burn out? And if not, would I be able to add a 1 ohm resistor to the negative lead of the subwoofer or would nothing happen at all?

@Bournefort 7 жыл бұрын

If you wire two different speakers (let's say a 20W RMS and a 100W RMS speaker) of the same impedance in parallel, would you have any issues with the 20W speaker being overpowered?

@KICKER-AUDIO 7 жыл бұрын

This is dependent of the amp's power of course, but this is exactly why sets of separates get a passive crossover. The tweeter can't normally take the kind of power the midrange can, plus it needs a different frequency range to perform properly - hence the passive crossover. It changes the ohm load internally for the tweeter while altering the frequencies that get to each speaker, so they can perform their best without risking damage to the components. Without that "buffer" (for lack of a better term) the RMS of the amp probably does have an opportunity to damage the lower powered speaker. There are many videos out there on building your own passive crossover, or you can buy them from DIY audio websites. Sorry if that was an overkill answer to your question, but I'd rather you have too much info than too little. If you need more detail, please do let me know.

@antbritto 5 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a set of Kicker 6x9 CS Components, and am inquiring if I can run them in parallel to my 2 ohm per channel. Using just one of the channel to support to kicker 6x9 in parallel. I will be checking with a volt meter. I’m gonna check the amp ad well, but the 1.8 ohm thing is throwing me off. Im thinking that the amp might be made for this situation. But it’s always better to be safe than to fry your equipment...

@ikigai47 5 жыл бұрын

check if your amp can handle a 2 ohm load

@juanvargas-ku4br 7 жыл бұрын

help, I did the stock radio, amp and subs ,but for a reason the subs humming when I rise the fain on my amp

@KICKER-AUDIO 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Juan, I have two options for you. First is to take it back to the shop that installed it for diagnosis. Second is to contact us directly. Tech Support is open weekdays from 8-5 Central Time. Their phone is 405-624-8510. You can also email them at support@kicker.com.

@zeth15943 11 жыл бұрын

I got 3 power acoustik mofo 15 inch dual 2 ohm dvc subwoofers in a sealed box and a 1 ohm stable 6000 watt power acoustik mono block amplifier what would be the best way to wire the subs i would apriciate any help you can give me thanks

@ElJuniorMartinez 2 жыл бұрын

What if I was to wire 4 of these with an amplifier for my door speakers

@deerossdd 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for this! I have Kicker CS components up front and coaxials in the rear. They’re rated 100 watts rms 4 ohm. My amp is an MTX 4 channel producing 60 watts rms to each at 4 ohm. This amp is 2 ohm capable, 90 watts x 4. It can also be bridged, putting out 180 watts x 2. Can I wire my speakers in series, then run them bridged? 2 on the front, 2 on the rear? Would that give me 90 watts per speaker?

@angelmartinez5990 5 жыл бұрын

This might be a dumb question though I feel I must ask as I am new to car audio. Do you have to run an amp for coax speakers? I’m wanting to upgrade my cars audio but I’m not sure the route to take. Thanks in advance

@KICKER-AUDIO 5 жыл бұрын

Angel Martinez While it is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. You don’t just improve the power for loudness, you do it mainly for clarity. Also, most radios under power speakers which eventually makes them blow.

@ikigai47 5 жыл бұрын

@@KICKER-AUDIO underpowering speakers will make them blow? how is that possible?

@KICKER-AUDIO 5 жыл бұрын

Chaplin Under powering speakers will cause them to clip. Clipping is the express route to destroying a speaker.

@RollingThunder85 Жыл бұрын

I have a 4 channel amp bridged to 2ch I have 8 front svc 4ohm coaxs and 2 rear 6x9s and super tweets how do I wire 8 coax to a 8ohm load

@KICKER-AUDIO Жыл бұрын

Typically you dont use 8 ohms in car audio. 4, 2 or 1 are all more common. Here is how to wire: www.kicker.com/wiring-diagrams If you need more help, call us at 405-624-8510 and ask for Tech Support. We are open weekdays from 8-5 central time.

@ikigai47 5 жыл бұрын

Tyson seems so bummed out, like his dog just died. I want to give him a hug

@TheBoofGod 6 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@miguelsantiago2358 2 жыл бұрын

I have the pionner 6x9 coax 5way speaker can I wire them in series?

@KICKER-AUDIO 2 жыл бұрын

If you do, you will lose stereo separation. Not advisable.

@migosgarage3454 5 жыл бұрын

Can I wire 2 tweeters in series

@KICKER-AUDIO 5 жыл бұрын

Jr's Kicks yes as long as the ohm load and power is compatible with the amp, and the crossover is set correctly.

@JosePerez-ki5zv 3 жыл бұрын

How can i wire 8 6.5 and 4 tweeters to a 4 channel amp.

@KICKER-AUDIO 3 жыл бұрын

How many of the 6.5 are in the door, and are they all 4 ohms?

@JosePerez-ki5zv 3 жыл бұрын

@@KICKER-AUDIO 2 in each front doors, and 1 in each rear doors, and 2 in the arm rest or cup holders,

@russellcrabtree5314 Жыл бұрын

I have a 5 channel amp and 4 of the channels can run to 2 ohm load or 4 ohm load!

@KICKER-AUDIO Жыл бұрын

Usually, yes. Depends on the amp if course.

@lestatybarbo6545 2 жыл бұрын

Does this method work with mids?

@KICKER-AUDIO 2 жыл бұрын

Ohms law applies to all speakers, so if you're trying to get a specific ohm load to your amp then then is this a great reference.

@lestatybarbo6545 2 жыл бұрын

Can this also work with tweeters?connecting and mid and tweeter together

@juanvargas-ku4br 7 жыл бұрын

gain on my amp

@michaeldavidloving9411 Жыл бұрын

1.8 won't go protect with good voltage and impedance always rises with play time.

@KICKER-AUDIO Жыл бұрын

Good voltage, proper wiring and adequate battery power always helps. It also depends on the true load of the subs, how they're wired, and the amp's tolerances.