I want to know if my components are wired correctly. The way I have it set up is each channel from the amplifier is connected to each crossover (- & +).

My question is what is the correct way to wire the components to get 125 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms from the amplifier. The way I currently have it wired, I believe I'm only getting 75 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms.

Setup:

Kicker KX250.2
75 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms
125 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms
250 watts RMS x 1 in bridged mode

Alphasonik PCZ65
4 Ohm impedance
Power Handling: 120 Watts RMS

The way I currently have it wired:



...but I think it should be wired like this:

 

single voice coil. or dual?

 

Not sure. Here are the specs:

• Polypropylene-Injected Cone
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• 2-Layer Hi-Temp ASV Voice Coil
• Oversized Poly-Woven Damper
• Proprietary Heavy-Gauge Coated Steel Frame
• Plated Back Plate with Jewel Cut Badge
• 3600 Swivel Tweeter Design
• 1 Pair Tweeter Surface Mount Housings
• 1 Pair Tweeter Flush Mount Housings
• 1 Pair 12dB/Octave Crossover Networks
• 4-ohm Impedance
• Complete Mounting Hardware
with Grilles and Templates

 

ok, if they are single voice coil then the 1st diag. is the correct way BUT if they are dual then thats a whole new story

 

You will only get a 2 ohm load with those speakers. Either buy 2 ohm mids and tweets or add more speakers.

 

So am I getting 125 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms with the first diagram?

 

You are not.
The amp "sees" 4 ohms, both sets of wires in 2nd diagram are going to the same VC, it is just a double terminal.

BTW your probably better off with 2x75W as I believe the 120W power handling of the speaker is it's max power. 94

 

Got it. Thanks!

 

lol woops mistyped
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxxtreme &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You will only get a 2 ohm load with those speakers. Either buy 2 ohm mids and tweets or add more speakers.</TD></TR></TABLE>

meant to type You will only get a 4 ohm load with those speakers. You can tell buy my last statement what I meant to say.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Miss Type R Tia &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lol...nice wire drawing....artist we are! gl on midterms next week dude </TD></TR></TABLE>

clownin! haha. good luck to you too

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Miss Type R Tia &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hahahahah no its nice! see u around the hallways lol. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I don't even know how you look. haha