While series wiring of multiple subs increases the total effective impedance, parallel wiring of multiple loads lowers the total effective impedance. With subwoofers rated at equal impedances, the system impedance is equal to the impedance of one sub voice coil divided by the number of subs.

Does sealed or ported hit harder?

sealed or ported. I guess it depends on what you mean by hit harder. In my experience, ported boxes usually sound louder, but with sealed boxes, you feel the bass more.

Which is better 2ohm or 4ohm?

Overview. 2 Ohm Subwoofers will produce more sound output on less wattage than 4-ohm subwoofers. This makes 2 Ohm systems less expensive and best for most consumers. 4 Ohm Subwoofers will be more expensive but will produce a better overall sound quality.

What is the difference between 1 ohm and 2 ohm?

At 1 ohm, you will get more power output from your amplifier and your subwoofers will play louder than if you wired them to a 2 ohm load. You can also save some money by wiring your subwoofers to a 1 ohm load. Lets say you have a Rockford Fosgate subwoofer that can handle 500 watts.

Can a 1 ohm amp run a 2 ohm sub?

Two 1-ohm subs can easily be wired in series for a 2-ohm load. Due to back EMF, series connections between two or more drivers should be avoided. All driver-to-driver wiring should be done in parallel. Series connections are perfectly fine between the voice coils of individual DVC drivers.

Is 1 ohm better than 4ohm?

As John said, 4 ohms is better for SQ than 1 ohm. This holds especially true for class AB amplifiers for full range operations. You can get away with poorer amp performance with subs because they tend to mask distortion more easily.

Whats better a ported box or sealed?

Ported enclosures are typically used to get more output from the same power of an amplifier than a sealed enclosure because they are more efficient. They will also have more overall output than a sealed enclosure which means they can play louder overall. This gain in output comes at a small cost.

What does 2 ohm and 4 ohm mean?

Basically, a 2 ohm subwoofer demands less power from the amp and tends to deliver louder bass. On the contrary, a 4 ohm subwoofer will demand more power from the amp and deliver less loud but higher quality bass.