Help Wiring 2 Different Subs!?

Hi everyone. I have a 10" Polk Audio DX series sub and a Alpine Type R 10" sub. Both great subs but problem is that the type r is dual 2ohm while my polk is 4ohm. If anyone can tell me how to wire the type R to 4 ohm so I can hook up both subs at 4ohm that would be greatly appreciated.
And I'm going to use this amp http://www.lanzar.com/itempage.asp?MODEL=VIBE241 at the moment but will upgrade later once I get abit more money.
Also, it says the amp can produce 420 RMS x 2 @ 2 ohms. I know this is probably overrated but was wondering if I could still hook my polk audio Dx 10" up at 2 ohm without damaging it? Like I said any help is appreciated. Thanks
And I'm going to use this amp http://www.lanzar.com/itempage.asp?MODEL=VIBE241 at the moment but will upgrade later once I get abit more money.
Also, it says the amp can produce 420 RMS x 2 @ 2 ohms. I know this is probably overrated but was wondering if I could still hook my polk audio Dx 10" up at 2 ohm without damaging it? Like I said any help is appreciated. Thanks
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What I would do is throw the type R in a big ported box, then wire it like this to your existing amp:
Make sure you bridge the amp.
I believe that would yield you the best results!
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-Cody
Head Unit: Sony MEX-1GP
Door speakers: Infinity Kappa 680.9cs
Rear speakers: Polk db690
Subwoofers: Memphis Audio 15-M3124
Amps: Pioneer GM5300T, Kenwood KAC 6020, Memphis Audio MCD1.1100
In-Home:
Harmon/Kardon AVR 230
Harmon/Kardon DVD 101
Yamaha RX-V995
Bose 161
Bose 901
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So you are saying it is OK to wire up 2 different subs? I thought exalted512 said it isn't a good idea? I'm abit of a noob when it comes to wiring up subs if you could tell me where to find a diagram of what you are saying or tell me what negative to connect to what positive..etc.. that would be much appreciated. I've got a 2 channel amp and 2 subs so no point having a sub just sittin in my room I guess lol
I ran an MBQuart QAA 1000wrms amplifier [email protected] and it ATE power. Sounds good but you have to give it a lot of power or you will blow them.
Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub
Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250
Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
well...i'm saying the subs would function. they're both gonna perform differently which will be weird but you take risks of lousy sound every time joe shmoe tries to make himself a fancy ported or bandbass enclosure anyway, so mixing subs isn't much more of a crime than that. you gotta find the specs on that amp and figure out if it's bridgeable and what it's rated at for 2 and 4 ohm loads. do you have a dual sub box? if so get that amp info and i can tell you how to run it if you really want to.
nguyendot- is there any efficiency difference between foam and rubber surrounds?
Head Unit: Sony MEX-1GP
Door speakers: Infinity Kappa 680.9cs
Rear speakers: Polk db690
Subwoofers: Memphis Audio 15-M3124
Amps: Pioneer GM5300T, Kenwood KAC 6020, Memphis Audio MCD1.1100
In-Home:
Harmon/Kardon AVR 230
Harmon/Kardon DVD 101
Yamaha RX-V995
Bose 161
Bose 901
Polk FXi30
-Cody
Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub
Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250
Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
why would alpine use such heavy cones? that doesn't seem very practical...
Head Unit: Sony MEX-1GP
Door speakers: Infinity Kappa 680.9cs
Rear speakers: Polk db690
Subwoofers: Memphis Audio 15-M3124
Amps: Pioneer GM5300T, Kenwood KAC 6020, Memphis Audio MCD1.1100
In-Home:
Harmon/Kardon AVR 230
Harmon/Kardon DVD 101
Yamaha RX-V995
Bose 161
Bose 901
Polk FXi30
Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub
Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250
Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
-Cody