5 channel amp

[Sysop 10+ year member]

Just curious to know if a 5 channel amp can be run from a deck with only 1 set of pre-outs or do you need an eq or something? Will the amp divide the signal to the speakers and the subwoofer?

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[Sysop 10+ year member]

anybody???

 

[avistar23 10+ year member]

well you could use y adapters.

 

[Sysop 10+ year member]

but with just one set of pre-outs will I be able to run a full 5 channel amp to speakers and a sub?

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by Sysop but with just one set of pre-outs will I be able to run a full 5 channel amp to speakers and a sub?

I don't see why not, it is one amp.

 

[avistar23 10+ year member]

try it if the voltage on the rca's is to low get a line driver.

 

[ActionJ-01-Z71 10+ year member]

No, not without y adapters like avistar23 already mentioned. I'd say either do that or get a EQ or get a seperate electronic xover.

AJ

 

[avistar23 10+ year member]

i would do an EQ but that's one of the most important parts of my sisytem but others dotn like them. Just my other 5 cents.

 

[The Tall Man 10+ year member]

I am just a newbie, but I have been looking for a good 5 channel amp as well.

I think that if you get the right amp, you can do this. For example, the Kenwood eXcelon 5 channel amp allows you to do this. See ftp://docs.kenwoodusa.com/manuals/OM-KAC-X650D-2002-KUSA.pdf page 12, 5 channel setup, option 3. I expect there are other amps if you don't like Kenwood one.

You probably need to download the product manual (often available on the product website) and look through it- that kind of info isn't often in the spec sheets displayed when you go to the typical website (e.g. crutchfield or cartoys or tweeter). The Kenwood one can likely be had for $400- the specs looks good, but it's likely very much a personal taste.

I think the main problem you will have will be control. With only one pre-amp output I think you will not have both fader and L/R control. Maybe this is not important to you.

TTM

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

most 5 channel amps only need one preamp input. an internal crossover should take care of the rest.

 

[avistar23 10+ year member]

ahh i thought they had 2 inputs. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif