2 channel or 4 channel?

[tank313]

I'm looking at getting the Sundown 50.4 or SQ Q4-90. Anyway a question came up in my mind about where my power is best placed. With my CDT 6.5's up front I could run the 50.4 in 2 channel at 150rms and cut out my back speakers. Because I have an extended cab truck the back seat isn't used much anyway or I could even switch it to 4 channel 50rms for easy listening. I feel like counting on my 4x6" (really 4" comp rears) to contribute as much as my fronts is a losing battle. What do you guys think?

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[snyderd758 10+ year member]

I agree I have a crew cab and run no rear speakers it will pull your soundstage to the back which will sound terrible.

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

It's been years since I've run amp'd rears.

My rear fill is generally stock running on HU power.

Even with 500w rms on my front components the rears tend to "fill" adequately.

And ample power up front is rarely a bad thing.

 

[fly_marlin]

If budget/space allows, get a larger 4 ch and run all speakers off it. You can always fade out the rears and fade back in when you have passengers.

 

[lew-e 10+ year member]

Or do like I'm doing and run a old school mini 2 channel for the back speakers. Fade it out completely or however much you want. Then when you have passengers in the rear just change the fade to a more neutral position.