2 Amps or 1 Amp: Stealtbox & Components

[04Runner]

HELP!!!

I have a '03 4Runner and just got a JL Stealthbox. When I install this, I would also like to get some new speakers in the doors (6.5 components in the front and 6.5 coxials in the rear).

So here is my question, can I get one amp for the componentes and the Stealthbox and run the coxials off the headunit or do I need to get two amps (one for the componets and one for the sub)?

I was looking at JL 300/4, would that work for the one amp set up or are there better options out there.

Thanks.

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[jmanjr]

depends on what kind of price rance we are talking, I like to use 2 amps. Basically what your wanting to do is bridge channel 3/4 to the box and use channels 1/2 to power your comp set, it should work, but can you tell us the rms on the box and the comps to better help you

 

[04Runner]

The sub in the Stealthbox is 300rms and I haven't finalized the components yet (looking at CDT, Alpine and JL), but I would assume around 75-100rms.

I guess I would like to stick to one amp, but could do two if it came down to it.

 

[Boulderguy 10+ year member]

I like 2 amps for flexibility should you want to change something later.