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The term "bridging sub-woofers" is a bit misleading. The phrase actually refers to wiring the sub-woofers up to a bridged amplifier to produce fuller, deeper bass. This generally leads to a superior sonic experience coming from your home or car stereo system. Learning the ins and outs of a bridged circuit is important, though, as an improper setup can damage your equipment. | The term "bridging sub-woofers" is a bit misleading. The phrase actually refers to wiring the sub-woofers up to a bridged amplifier to produce fuller, deeper bass. This generally leads to a superior sonic experience coming from your home or car stereo system. Learning the ins and outs of a bridged circuit is important, though, as an improper setup can damage your equipment. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Preparing to Wire Your Subs to a Bridged Amp=== | ===Preparing to Wire Your Subs to a Bridged Amp=== | ||
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#Complete the circuit. Now comes the easy part. Regardless of which combinations of series and parallels you chose above to get the proper impedance and power distribution in your system, closing the circuit will be one easy step. Run a wire to connect the negative terminal of the second coil in your second sub to the negative bridged terminal of the amp. | #Complete the circuit. Now comes the easy part. Regardless of which combinations of series and parallels you chose above to get the proper impedance and power distribution in your system, closing the circuit will be one easy step. Run a wire to connect the negative terminal of the second coil in your second sub to the negative bridged terminal of the amp. | ||
#Listen for inconsistencies. Power up your system and test it out. Start at a low volume and then slowly increase it to listen for anything that doesn’t sound right, like static or a difference in volume between the two subwoofers. If the bass and sub-bass are quiet or not present at all, something is mis-wired.<ref name="rf7"> http://www.caraudiohelp.com/newsletter/wiring_subwoofers_correctly.html</ref> | #Listen for inconsistencies. Power up your system and test it out. Start at a low volume and then slowly increase it to listen for anything that doesn’t sound right, like static or a difference in volume between the two subwoofers. If the bass and sub-bass are quiet or not present at all, something is mis-wired.<ref name="rf7"> http://www.caraudiohelp.com/newsletter/wiring_subwoofers_correctly.html</ref> | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
* For tips on the best way to set up your home network, see [[Wire Speakers|How to Wire Speakers]]. | * For tips on the best way to set up your home network, see [[Wire Speakers|How to Wire Speakers]]. | ||
