[sakstang]

I already have a 10" sub and amp installed, but I have another amp and sub sitting in garage that I want to install in addition. Can I just bridge the second one from the first one, or do I have to mess with the dash and head unit. I was thinking that running a wire from the remote power and mosfet power from the first amp straight to the second amp, as well as RCA's from the output in the first amp to the input on the second, and grounding the second amp somewhere in the trunk would work, but I am new to the audio world. Any help would be appreciated. I don't want to blow what I already have installed. Thanks

[EagleAutosports]

You can, but it'd be better if it had it's own dedicated power line. Bridging it will take the same power the first has, and split it between the two. It having it's own power will give a much better performance although it'd be more involved. Plus, if one blows out, it won't take out the other with it. I'd get a distribution block and run another line rather than tapping into the first.

[sakstang]

How bad would the sound quality be with the two bridged. Is just the one by itself going to be better than the two bridged. If I bridge them both, is it going to draw too much power and cause me other problems. If I go with the distribut block method, what does that entail? Thanks

[Ian1994 3.8L V6]

well depending on your wire guage you will need to run one roughly twice the size from the battery to the distributor block. then use the other peice of your original battery wire to the other Amp. What wattage are the Amps u have and what power wire guage are you using? BTW make sure you have stuff fused well with running another amp. And watch for battery dranage while running two amps.

[ESG-642T]

Just as an example:

I have 0 gauge ran to a distribution block which splits to 2gauge....

I can split that block 4 ways from 2-4gauge.


Are you adding the exact same type of amp/sub?

[Ian1994 3.8L V6]

you could also use a battery distributor. its a thing that tightens down to the top of your battery terminal that splits it directly from there.

[a_manifestation]

If I read that right, you have one sub and one amp in the car and one sub and one amp in the garage. I will assume that the subs are the same brand and size. The same will be assumed for the amps. If that is the case:

1- I would add the second sub to the trunk with the amp already there. This is a lot less wiring than trying to do everything else. If the amp is running one sub now, is it bridged already? If it is already bridged check to see what the Ohm load is on your speakers and what Ohms the subs are. If it is a 4 Ohm sub and the amp won't handle 2 Ohms you will have to hook the subs up in series. If your amp will handle 2 Ohms and they are 4 Ohm speakers you can hook them up in parallel. It is worth it to do your homework. There are a lot of wiring diagrams online on how to wire up amps and subs. Google can be your best friend.

2- If you are not satisfied with the above, hook up the second amp. Put one amp on each sub. You can get away with a Y-splitter on the RCA inputs to the amps. The remote turn on lead can be split as well. The Power and Ground should go through separate fuses. You can do that the easiest with a small distribution block. Most amps now have built in fuses.

3- If the amps are not the same. If the larger amp is installed now, add the second sub. If the smaller amp is installed, try it first. Then switch out the amps if you want more power. Watch the Ohm loads.

4- Enjoy the system.