Wiring Configurations - Rockford Fosgate Punch DVC RFP-1208 Getting Started

Wiring Configurations

Three configurations for connecting speakers to an amplifier are
Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel wiring. A Series configuration
consists of two or more speakers (voice coil) wired in an string (end
to end). A Parallel configuration consists of two or more speakers
(voice coils) wired with the common terminals connected across
each other. A Series-Parallel configuration is a combination of both
methods. Determine which method will be compatible with your
amplifier.
Series Wiring
R = R
T 1
1Ω
+ –
+ +
– –
4Ω x 2
• R indicates the total speaker load
T
• R , R
1
• Purple dot indicates "+" terminal of 4 ohm speaker
+ R + R + etc.
2 3
+ –
8Ω
+ +
–
–
4Ω x 2
Series/Parallel Wiring
+ +
– –
4Ω x 2
, etc. indicates each speaker in the system
2
Parallel Wiring
1 1
= +
R R
T 1
+
+
–
4Ω x 2
+
–
4Ω x 2
– 7 –
1 1 1
+ + + etc.
R R R
2 3 4
–
2Ω
+
–
4Ω
+ –
+ +
– –
4Ω x 2
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
+
–