2 ch or 4 ch?

[pbnj22 10+ year member]

so i got new speakers for my car (some alpine 50 watts rms) and now i would like an amp to power them.. can i get a 2 channel amp and be fine or do i really need the 4 channel? i understand i will not be able to use the fader or balance but i dont use that anyway and im trying to save money here. are their any other cons of getting the 2 channel?

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[smgreen20 10+ year member]

As long as the 2 ch amp is stable down to 2 ohms stereo you'll be ok. In most cases you can spend an extra $30 for the 4 ch version. I'd recommend that if you can.

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

You have 4 speakers?

It's not a problem using a 2 channel to power them -- you'll be able to use the balance, just not the fader.

If you have standard 4 ohm speakers you'd want an amp that's around 100x2 at 2 ohms stereo.

 

[pbnj22 10+ year member]

i have 4 speakers and they are single 4 ohm...

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

n2audio has given you the advice you need.

I'd personally spring for the 4 channel, but it's not my money, equipment or vechicle. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[pbnj22 10+ year member]

thank you... ok now what size wire should i get for this?

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

10 ga would be adequate for the amp power/gnd - 8 ga is more common and about the same price.

16ga would be fine for speaker wire. You would be ok tapping into the stock wiring if you want to go that route.

 

[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

4 channel. you can always bridge it.