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Sir,
I am currently stationed overseas and ordered a stereo system on-line. I'm a Kicker fan. I received 2 08 L7's dual 2ohm and a 08 zx1500.1 amplifier. I was told this set up matches perfectly together. I'm a rookie at installing stereos. I was wondering the best way to run or wire the subs to the amplifier so that i could get max or as close to max power from the amplifier and subs. Thank You.
v/r,
Sgt Stuckey
There are many L7s so I would need to know the specific model you have, but if it is a dual voice coil version with each coil at 2 ohms the wiring is easy. Here is a reference for you.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-o0OgTDR2Xpn/learn/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wir...
The above is the overall page with all wiring configurations listed.
Here is the one for your system as I understand it from your question:
http://a248.e.akamai.net/pix.crutchfield.com/ca/learningcenter/car/subwoofer_wir...
The amp can handle a 2 ohm load and the above diagram will give a 2 ohm impedance from the dual voice coil Kickers you have........... Hope this helps.
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