
SPEAKER WIRING AND CONFIGURATIONS
Speaker Load
Keep in mind your PowerBass Autosound amplifier is a high power amplifier and not a high current amplifier.
In other words
this amplifier requires a minimum impedance of 2 ohms STEREO and 4 ohms bridged
MONO to operate trouble free.
Lower impedance will send the amplifier into protection and may possibly
damage the electronics inside and void the waranty.
NOTE: Know your total impedance load before you make any connections.
Speaker Wiring
Choose the correct speaker wire for your application. Most applications will require a minimum of 16 gauge
wire. Route these using the same precautions as you did when you ran the power cable. Terminate these wires
at the speaker end using insulated speaker terminals (not supplied) or by soldering the connection. Make sure
the speaker connections are positive-to-positive and negative-to-negative. At the amplifier end, it is very im-
portant that the wires are making solid contact. Strip the wires insulation back approximately 1/2 inch (12mm)
and insert the wires into the appropriate openings while being careful there are no loose or frayed strands of
wire straying from the terminal. Check to make sure you’ve maintained proper polarity and balance.
CAUTION:
Maintaining proper impedance is critical when wiring the amplifier. Improper wiring can cause se-
vere damage to BOTH the woofer and the amplifier. Detailed wiring diagrams are supplied with all
PowerBass woofers. IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED OR UNCOMFORTABLE READING THE WIRING
DIAGRAMS CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED POWERBASS DEALER BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO WIRE
THE SYSTEM.