5 channel vs 4 channel and a mono block

[Adel]

Hi everyone,

I currently have pioneer gm-d8701 mono block wired to TS-D12D4 , connected @2 ohms , sub is 600 rms and the amp output is 500 rms output at 2 ohm

I have a pioneer Dmh-z5350bt headunit running the stock speakers in a mercedes w211, the headunit output 22 watts continues and 50 max.

I'm thinking about adding an amp for the stock speakers, for better sound quality and detailed sound.

Should I get the 5 channel pioneer GM-D9705 , with 75 watts × 4 @ ohms, and 600 rms @ 2 ohms
As a 1 amp solution

Or

Just buy another 4 channel

Pioneer GM-D8704 , 100 rms x 4 @ 4 ohms

Thank you

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[chillin 10+ year member]

Buy another 4 channel and have the option to upgrade the sub amp in the future if you want to.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Hi everyone,

I currently have pioneer gm-d8701 mono block wired to TS-D12D4 , connected @2 ohms , sub is 600 rms and the amp output is 500 rms output at 2 ohm

I have a pioneer Dmh-z5350bt headunit running the stock speakers in a mercedes w211, the headunit output 22 watts continues and 50 max.

I'm thinking about adding an amp for the stock speakers, for better sound quality and detailed sound.

Should I get the 5 channel pioneer GM-D9705 , with 75 watts × 4 @ ohms, and 600 rms @ 2 ohms
As a 1 amp solution

Or

Just buy another 4 channel

Pioneer GM-D8704 , 100 rms x 4 @ 4 ohms

Thank you

Buy the 4 ch and keep the other. Usually on a 5 ch there isnt much of a substage, but there are a couple with a 1k @1ohm ch., but very few. A 5 ch is usually pretty pricey compared to getting two amps. Get a 4 ch, or two ch for your front stage and leave the sub duty amp in there serving the substage