5 channel amp vs multiple amps?

[rugbeanz]

so im installing 4 speakers and 2 subs in my car.

what are some pros and cons of a 5 channel amp to power all of them or a mono amp for the subs and a 4 channel amp for the speakers.

2x 6.5" @ 50 RMS 4 OHMS

2x 6x9" @ 60 RMS 4 OHMS

2x 12" kickers 150 RMS 4 OHMS

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[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

My suggestion is Massive Audio nx3 it's a 3 ch amp the sub ch alone puts out 800 rms which can be split to run two subs. I have this amp and brand new shipped to my door it was 150 bucks.

Running multiple amps depends upon your budget too if you have one.

 

[rugbeanz]

Would I be able to use it for all 4 speakers also

 

[tymoto21 10+ year member]

Run a 5 channel

I love mine

The only reason to get a mono after a 5 channel is if you want more power

And even then you still have a 5 channel to use as a 4 channel!

 

[rugbeanz]

Ok so would I just wire the subs just like I would on a mono?

 

[tymoto21 10+ year member]

Yeah

Just don't wire below the ohm ratting on the amp

Most 5th channels are only 2ohm stable

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

NX3 - 3 Channel Amplifier – Massive Audio

This one is 1 ohm (lowest ohm you can run) stable. 2 ohms is less of course, 600 rms.

My plan is to split the 2 ch to run 4 of my speakers in my s10. Since it does 120x2 Imma turn it into "60x4".

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Right on space?? dafuq you talkin' about?

I've also owned the NX5. the bigger brother of the NX3.

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Tight on space. Auto correct on spelling. Even a 5 year old could have figured that out

Oh ok ********....

 

[tymoto21 10+ year member]

It's not like you need 1k for sub stage

You have 2 150w subs

A 5channel will just add some nice bump

 

[garychoffmann 10+ year member]

I use a lot of directed d5's and memphis belles. Always liked 5 channels

 

[B1GR3DDD]

i would only opt for the the 2 amp setup if you ever plan on upgrading by getting amps with a little more headroom on the wattage. However that's obviously gonna be more expensive than the 5 channel option. However if you're gonna stick with what you have than 5 channel is a very solid look

 

[Cheapobasshead]

speaking of multi amps what about the shaker 1000 in a mustang it runs Four 4ohm mono amps for two 10" dual 4ohm subs, one amp per coil. what do you guys think of running the four amps in parallel or in series to power one sub? is that even posible? what would the ohms be? and could it power a dual 2 ohm sub that ive got laying around? dual 2ohms can be wired to 1ohm or 4ohm i think. i know this is a bit off topick but im new here and i couldnt figure out how to start a new thread:emb:

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

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