car audio question

[ridetillyadie99]

I might be buying this dual subwoffer/amp package thing it has two 12'' subs, in a box with a plexe window, there is also a amp on the side of it. My question is is it possible to hook this up to my home stereo and if so how would i mange doing this

Thanks alot, Jeff

[ridetillyadie99]

here is a picture of the sub

[sam]

well to run the amp you would need a 12 converter to power the 12 volt amp (depending on the wattage of the amp you would need a large converter =BIG $$)then from your home reciever just connect the speaker output to the amp low imput (RCA)

[ridetillyadie99]

how would i go about that, also could i just connect the subs directly to my reciver and leave out the amp?

[sam]

ya that would be the best cheapest way you can connect those speakers to your home amp and leave out the car amp

[sam]

use a minium of a 18gauge stranded wire for the speakers

[ridetillyadie99]

all right ill give it a try thanks alot dude, also do you think the subs could blow my amp? it is kind of old, and i already have two JBL 250 watt speakers on it i would hook up the subs to the to back channels though becuase it has room for four speakers

[Sweeper]

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The problem is that a 4 ohm speaker will attempt to draw more power than your amp can deliver -- it's Ohms Law. I = E/R, so if you lower the resistance (or impedance) the power goes up (assuming constant voltage).