Clarion APX2181 User Manual
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2-Ohm subwoofer system (DPX1851/DPX11551)
This application shows a DPX1851 or DPX11551 driving a pair of DVC 2 Ohm
subwoofers.
DPX1851/DPX11551 speaker configuration
The units produce maximum power when connected to a 2 Ohm load. Under no
circumstance should loads under 2 Ohms be used with these units.
WARNING
Do not connect a load less than 2-Ohm as permanent damage
may occur and the warranty will be nullified.
The following DPX1851 or DPX11551 configurations achieve full power.
Speaker configurations
Driver type Quantity
Wiring
Net load
Single-voice coil - 8 Ohm
4
Parallel
2 Ohm
Single-voice coil - 4 Ohm
2
Parallel
2 Ohm
Single-voice coil - 2 Ohm
4
Parallel/Series
2 Ohm
Dual-voice coil - 8 Ohm
2
Parallel
2 Ohm
Dual-voice coil - 4 Ohm
4
Parallel/Series
2 Ohm
Dual-voice coil - 2 Ohm
2
Series/Parallel
2 Ohm
Other speaker configurations are possible using a combination of series and parallel
wiring. See your authorized Clarion dealer for assistance.
DVC 2 Ohm
Subwoofer
DVC 2 Ohm
Subwoofer
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