Yeah I'm not an expert on the ohms but I'm pretty sure you can't run 2 ohms into a 4 ohm sub. Way to much impedence going into the subs so the amp is shutting off so your subs wont blow up. The second way to wire them that you posted would probably be better, but like I said Im not an expert by any means when it comes to technical stuff. Im better with installation.
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