Advice On This Amplifier?

[Hulk311 10+ year member]

After doing a lot of research here is what I plan on buying:

Front stage: CDT CL-E61NEO - audio Classic Series 6.5" Slim Mount Component speakershttp://www.woofersetc.com/p-5831-cl-e61neo-cdt-audio-classic-series-65-slim-mount-component-speakers.html

Sub: Image Dynamics 8" ID8 V3 D2 - 2 Ohm Subwoofer ID8V.3-D2 - Image Dynamics ID 8" Subwoofer

Amplifier: Soundstream P4.800 Soundstream P4.800 Picasso Series 800W 4-Channel Amplifier

Soundstream P4.800 Picasso Series 800W 4-Channel Amplifier

The speakers are rated at 150 watt RMS @ 120Hz high pass and the sub is rated at Power Handling 150W RMS/300W MAX and the amplifier does:

4 ohms: 125 watts x 4 chan.

2 ohms: 200 watts x 4 chan.

4 ohm, Bridged: 400 watts x 2 chan.

Since the speakers are 4Ohms the amp will give them 125 watts per channel at 4 ohms. According to the amp specs above, the amp can give the sub either 200 watts at 2 ohms or bridged and provided 400 watts for two channels at 4 ohms? Which version of the ID8 should I purchase? 2 or 4 ohms?

I'm basically confused on how bridging the amp would work as far as how many watts it would provide for channels 3 and 4 and for which Ohm (2 or 4).

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[93_Az_TransAm 10+ year member]

I wouldnt get a 4 channel to run a sub get a mono block cladd D amp to run the subs.

If you want the insides on an amp get a better 4 channel to run those.

 

[garychoffmann 10+ year member]

Perfectly fine to use the 4 channel. I would consider the ppi p900.4. The extra headroom and it's tried and true nature is worth the few extra bucks

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

The soundstream amps. Get really hot (mini amps ) and tend to blow easy. Don't mount under the seat ! Also the Cdt components are 5 year old or more stock. So if they have any issues. It will be hard to get them replaced without spending more cash. And no Cdt warranty

 

[93_Az_TransAm 10+ year member]

Yea its fine using a r channel but its more efficient to use a class d plus the 4 ch probably doesnt even so rated, not saying every class d does rated but theres better ways to do it is all im saying

 

[Hulk311 10+ year member]

Would the ARC AUDIO FD4150 be a better choice? It's double the price and only puts out:

4 ohms: 80 watts x 4 chan.

2 ohms: 160 watts x 4 chan

 

[WhiteYota]

IA 6.4

 

[Hulk311 10+ year member]

If I was to use the SoundStream amplifier the plan would be to run one channel each for the front two way passive components (CDT CL-E61NE) and to bridge channels 3 and 4 into one channel for the sub stage (ID8" D2).

Here is my old SQ system, I sold everything when I sold my truck:

alpine cde-9843 (later changed to a Kenwood Excelon model that had USB input)

hifonics zx 6400 amp

1 IDQ12 D2

CDT Audio CL-61A 6-1/2" Component System speakers

Q logic .85cf sub box

I was 100% happy with that setup. Is the Soundstream P4.800 as good as the Hifonics zx 6400 amp (85w x 4 RMS, 170w x 2 RMS bridged)?

If it's worse than there's no way I will purchase it.

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

What's your budget for your amplifier? There's amps like the P900.5 that would give you what you need with plenty of headroom for the future. There's other 5 channel amps too so look around.

 

[fly_marlin]

Take a look at the CDT site promo page:

CDT Audio Spring 2015 Promotions

Are you limited by the mounting depth of your speaker location? You're getting pretty solid drivers in CDT and ID, I don't recommend going with an amp that's not in that class. Is there a budget for the amp?

 

[trust fund baby]

It really sounds like you're fairly set on the ss amp, so go for it. It's not a great amp, but neither was your hifonics. If you were happy with it, you'll be happy with the ss.