2 different subs, single channel?

[dwinters14]

This is more of a general question than a specific GMT900 question, but I'm looking to slightly update my sound system. Currently I have 7 speakers, non-bose. (2 tweeters, 2 x 6.5" coaxials, 2x 5.25" coaxials and 1 10" sub).

I bought a 5 channel amp to power everything but it came with a bad channel, so I opted to purchase a small 2 channel and run them 2 and 3.
Now I want a little more juice, and want to get rid of both of these amps. I also want to add a 6.5 sub up front under the dash. My question is whether running both subs in parallel down to 2 ohms on the same channel off of a mono amplifier will work? One's going to be in the back and one in the front.

Both have an RMS of about 300 watts. I don't think It'll be problematic, especially since they're on opposite sides of the vehicle, but I wonder if anyone has had an experience doing this? I don't really want to buy 2 mono's to run them for 3 total amps or bridge my 4 channel/buy another 5 channel.

 

[mikez71]

I think what you're asking may depend on the amplifier...?
If it is rated to drive 2 ohms and has enough power for both subs...?

 

[Doubeleive]

This is more of a general question than a specific GMT900 question, but I'm looking to slightly update my sound system. Currently I have 7 speakers, non-bose. (2 tweeters, 2 x 6.5" coaxials, 2x 5.25" coaxials and 1 10" sub).

I bought a 5 channel amp to power everything but it came with a bad channel, so I opted to purchase a small 2 channel and run them 2 and 3.
Now I want a little more juice, and want to get rid of both of these amps. I also want to add a 6.5 sub up front under the dash. My question is whether running both subs in parallel down to 2 ohms on the same channel off of a mono amplifier will work? One's going to be in the back and one in the front.

Both have an RMS of about 300 watts. I don't think It'll be problematic, especially since they're on opposite sides of the vehicle, but I wonder if anyone has had an experience doing this? I don't really want to buy 2 mono's to run them for 3 total amps or bridge my 4 channel/buy another 5 channel.

yes, it's no different than having 2 subs in a box, the wire is longer is all. just be sure you have it correctly wired so you don't burn anything out
I would suggest using a good heavy gauge wire.

 

[dwinters14]

I think what you're asking may depend on the amplifier...?
If it is rated to drive 2 ohms and has enough power for both subs...?

Yeah I think I might give the Taramps 800 x2 a try. It's rated for 800watts RMS @ 2ohms and it's about the size of a dessert plate. I like to hide my subs up in my center console although I might relocate them when I redo the system to under the second row, or the original sub position that the 00-02 had in the back.

yes, it's no different than having 2 subs in a box, the wire is longer is all. just be sure you have it correctly wired so you don't burn anything out
I would suggest using a good heavy gauge wire.

Awesome, thanks.