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Feb 7, 2008 | 04:01 PM

86F150302

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Adding another sub

Right now I have 1 Kicker CVR12 sub and 1 Kicker zx400.1 amp. I want another 12" sub and was wondering what I should do for an amp. Should I get another Kicker zx400.1 and hook the 2 together?

How do you power the 2nd amp? Will I have to do everything I did with the first amp to the second?(power wire, ground,ect)

Or should I sell the current amp and buy one to power both subs? If so which amp? I will need 400rms to each sub.

Feb 7, 2008 | 08:03 PM

Prestige Wiring OKC

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You may want another amp to drive that other sub, I would get a larger amp to run both subs off of, thats the easiest way if not you'll need a distribution block for the power and ground. Dont run 2 amp kits. If you run 2 subs off 1 amp wire them in series.

Feb 7, 2008 | 08:36 PM

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ok guess Ill sell my current amp and get 1 amp to power both subs

Feb 7, 2008 | 09:34 PM

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Hope it turns out well for you.

Feb 7, 2008 | 09:50 PM

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If you run both subs off of one amp. You know your getting equal power to both subs. But if you have 2 amps pushing two subs, the boxes will have to be seperate other wise you could damage you subs.