ok car stereo guys,i need some help

[94f450sd]

found some info on the mcintosh.

mc431 4 ch;

MC431 4 channel X 100w. Configurable for 4/3/2 channel operation. Includes built-in electronic crossover with separate high pass and low pass filters. Power Guard. Ported tunnel forced-air cooling. Multi-stage thermal protection. Dual MOSFET PWM power supplies. Input level controls. Transient protection. Gold plated terminals. 2 ohm stability. Allows internal installation of McIntosh parametric equalizer modules. Size 2-3/4"H, 18-1/2"W and 12"D. Sold from 1994-1997. Last retail price $1100.00

 

[94f450sd]

ok so do i want to run the subs at 2 or 8 ohms?

 

[Sleeper Diesel]

you can run both subs togethger on one channel at 4ohms. that is your best bet, although the amp can run between 1.5 to 8 ohms. the subs are 4ohm dual vooice coils. you will have to run the subs in series jumping to each voice coil. you can downoad the manual for the 1000/1 from jl's site. what you want to do look for is the gain control and how to hook up a volt meter to the speaker outputs on the amp and get the proper voltage at 3/4 volume to ensure maximum power and performance with minimal clipping. i love jl and there products use em installed them banged them. if you have any questions post again or pm me.

 

[Sleeper Diesel]

oh by the way at mac amp is the s**t

 

[bushpilot]

ditto on the mac-labs stuff...1st rate, a bit over priced <payin for the name>
but TOP NOTCH !

the JL Audio is a bit more affordable (if you can call it that) but it
is HIGHLY respected TOP NOTCH equipment...i have THREE of their
amps in my truck (500/1, 300/4, e4300) the slash series is THE BEST
of their line if not the industry.

youve got the makings of a great system...it would be TOO MUCH
base for me....i hope youll do it justice w/ a good head unit and
a couple of pairs of 2 or 3 way separates !

 

[94f450sd]

ok now according to the amp instructions....

if you connect a load higher than 4ohms nominal to the 1000/1,power will drop by half with every doubling of impedence above 4 ohms.if you connect a load lower then 1.5ohms nominal to the 1000/1,the amplifier protection cicuitry activates a "safe" mode wich reduces amplifier power to protect the circuitry from failure.

so i would want the subs setup for 2ohms?they are setup for 8ohms at the moment.

 

[bushpilot]

for wiring of the subs read --> JL Audio

 

[bushpilot]

the PICTURE in this TUTORIAL might work better for you --> JL Audio

 

[bushpilot]

and since i suspect you dont have the manuals on those
12w6 subs.... --> http://mobile.jlaudio.com/pdfs/7876.pdf

 

[94f450sd]

i have the manuals printed out.just dont know much about stereo systems and want to make sure its set up right.but reading an earlier reply i guess i want to wire them for 2 ohms wich will place a 4 ohm load on the amp?