4 ch amp/3 ch mode or 2 separate amp?

[whitemdx 10+ year member]

Deciding on a setup at this time will includes 6.5 rainbow SLC up front and 1 12" AA arsenal sub. Should i get a 4ch amp and bridged the rear 2 ch to sub or 2 separate amps, like a 2 ch and monoblock? I was almost decide on an alpine MRV-f545, but reading through the post, seem like I can do better for the money. budget is around $350 for the amp or amp(s).

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[Ricky616 10+ year member]

go with the alpine there good amps //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif how much power do u need

 

[whitemdx 10+ year member]

Looking for 75-100w x 2 for the 6.5" and 400-500w for the arsenal 12 or rl-p 12.

 

[alphakenny1 10+ year member]

hmm i possibly will have my five channel amp for sale soon if you are interested. 75 x 4 @ 4 + 350 x 1 @ 2. I'd be willing to give it up with your budget //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif. This amp will give you the chance to biamp the components. its the usamps 5600x and if you know anything about usamps, old school usamps are a bit underrated.

 

[whitemdx 10+ year member]

hmm..I've never bought anything used online. What's the condition of the amp and do you have pics? You can send it svo1981@gmail.com. Thanks.

 

[jujumantb 10+ year member]

Get a nice 2 channel amp and run it in tri-mode (thats what I'm doing, a nice Eclipse 2 channel amp running a pair of CDT's and an Elemental Designs sub)

 

[alphakenny1 10+ year member]

hmm..I've never bought anything used online. What's the condition of the amp and do you have pics? You can send it svo1981@gmail.com. Thanks.

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[whitemdx 10+ year member]

Could you elaborate? How does a 2 ch amp run in tri-mode? Wouldn't I need a 4 ch amp? I guess that was my question to begin with Also, are all 4 ch amp capable of being bridged? or only amp that specifically stated 4/3/2 operation?

 

[whitemdx 10+ year member]

check your pm

back at ya...the only problem i have is i am planning to tap into my factory bose (not replacing my HU cause of functionality) Look like I will need LOC that will provide 3 set of outputs. I don't that exist, unless i wanna spend money on an audiocontrol line driver...

 

[alphakenny1 10+ year member]

back at ya...the only problem i have is i am planning to tap into my factory bose (not replacing my HU cause of functionality) Look like I will need LOC that will provide 3 set of outputs. I don't that exist, unless i wanna spend money on an audiocontrol line driver...

oh yea my amp is not bridgeable BUT with your original plan you can just use two of the channels for temporary use until possibly upgrading your HU then you will be able to biamp your components. always nice to have some left over power //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif.

 

[whitemdx 10+ year member]

Any have any these amp below, please give me your opinion:

-DEI D2205, 80W x 4 + 600W x 1

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_4335.html

- Kicker ZX700.5, 75 x 4 + 420 x 1

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=16919

or any other 5-ch amp under $400

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

what about a viper 550.6?

I am running one now, that for the right price i may be willing to let go of.

it also have a feature where you dont need more than one set of RCA's to utilize all 5/6 channels.

 

[whitemdx 10+ year member]

Thanks for the offer. I think I am set on 2 separate amp setup. I got it down to either both PG Xenons (100x2 and 600x1) or Orions (4002 and 600d). Reading through post, them both see to be decent. I am a little worry about PG have alot of problems reported. But the diamond in the classified is a gorgeous amp! Just a little more than what I wanted to spend. We'll see what happen.

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Thanks for the offer. I think I am set on 2 separate amp setup. I got it down to either both PG Xenons (100x2 and 600x1) or Orions (4002 and 600d). Reading through post, them both see to be decent. I am a little worry about PG have alot of problems reported. But the diamond in the classified is a gorgeous amp! Just a little more than what I wanted to spend. We'll see what happen.

Just an //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif ?

The Tantrums (first batches) were PG's main source of quality control issues. It was a much less frequent occurence with the Xenons. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[1loudmtherfuker 10+ year member]

That Kicker ZX700.5 is a solid amp , I have installed 3 of them and they are very nice for a 1 amp system . For the price they are going for I think its a really good deal .