How to Wire Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer

If you love deep bass in music, you know subwoofers are key. A Dual Voice Coil (DVC) Subwoofer can give your audio system an edge. Yet, wiring them can confuse some folks. But don’t worry! We’ll guide you step by step, making it simple as pie!

Understand Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers

DVC Subwoofers have two sets of connections. It’s different from a single coil subwoofer. This design lets you pick different wiring options. So you can match your audio system. Each coil can be connected for more power or more efficient use.

Tools You’ll Need

• Wire cutters
• Stripping tool
• Speaker wire
• Screwdriver
• Wire connectors, if needed
• Your DVC subwoofer
• Amplifier

Steps for Wiring Your DVC Subwoofer

Follow these steps to wire your subwoofer.

1. Turn Off Everything: Make sure your amp is off. This protects your gear.
2. Prep Your Wiring: Use your wire cutters and stripping tool. Cut the wire to length. Then strip the ends.
3. Understand Ohms: Ohms measure resistance. Lower ohms mean more power but can strain your amp. Choose wisely for your setup.
4. Pick a Wiring Method: You can wire it in series or parallel. We’ll explain both soon.
5. Connect to the Subwoofer: Attach the wires to your sub’s terminals.
6. Connect to the Amplifier: Attach the other wire ends to your amp.
7. Secure the Connections: Use wire connectors if needed. Make sure the connections are tight. Loose wires can harm sound quality.
8. Test It Out: Finally, turn on the amp. Then play music to check the sound.

Method 1: Series Wiring

Series wiring means more resistance or higher ohms. This is easier on your amp. It can reduce power use, but also the volume. Here’s how to wire in series:

• Start with one coil’s positive terminal.
• Connect it to the other coil’s negative terminal.
• Use the open negative from the first coil. And the open positive from the second coil.
• Connect those to your amp.

Step	Connection
1	Positive from Coil A to Negative of Coil B
2	Negative from Coil A to Amp Negative
3	Positive from Coil B to Amp Positive

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Method 2: Parallel Wiring

Parallel wiring means less resistance or lower ohms. This can offer more power and volume. But it can be tough on your amp. Here’s how to wire in parallel:

• Join the positive terminals from both coils.
• Join the negative terminals from both coils.
• Run one wire from the connected positives to your amp’s positive.
• Run another from the connected negatives to your amp’s negative.

Step	Connection
1	Positive from Coil A to Positive of Coil B
2	Negative from Coil A to Negative of Coil B
3	Connected Positives to Amp Positive
4	Connected Negatives to Amp Negative

Tips for Best Performance

• Check your amp’s manual. Find its ohm capability.
• Get quality speaker wire. It can change how good your sound is.
• Keep your wiring neat. It can stop noise and interference.
• Don’t overload your amp. Pick the right wiring method.
• Cinch down on wire connectors. Loose connections can cause problems.

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Last Updated on May 2, 2024 by Brian Beasley