sub amp wiring ops. ohm and watt, how does ohms relate with watts? expert needed Options

[urbandork]

Assuming im using dvc subs that have an rms of 250w


what 4ohm load amp would i be looking at wattage wise???? would it be 250 watts RMS x 1 bridged output at 4 ohms. or would it be 500w?


what kind of mono and or 1ohm amp would i be looking at would i need it to be 250 at 1ohm or 500???

I get the sub and stuff but how does wiring of the subs in parallel and series as well as ohm at amp to ohms at subs affect the wattage being put out by the amp.

Last but not least which of these two wiring options should i go with????

This post has been edited by urbandork: Dec 26, 2005 - 3:47 PM

[Hanyo]

so much info in this thread, i love it!

just to clarify:

1) you want an amp that is more powerfull then the subwoofer. Because when the amp is working at its 100% power it sends surges to the speaker, which will damage it.

2) The ohm level have nothing to do with sound quality. When you parellel subwoofers to obtain a lower over all ohms; You are essentially are trying to get more power from the amp at the risk of less "clean" power.

-----2q) what does clean power mean?

----- 2q) Does this mean its safer to use higher ohm speakers with a typical amp?

----- 2q) Does this mean an amp with a higher amp rating at a lower volt is better? For example: amp A:is 50 wats @ 8ohms..... Amp B: is 50 watts @ 4 ohms. In this example, amp B would be better because it can provide the same power at a lower ohm?