Amplifier Channel Query

[Guddddu]

Hi All

I have a Factory Audio Configuration. There are two Tweeters and Four Speakers ( Front Right, Front Left, Back Right, Back Left). I am looking to add a Amplifier and I am also looking to add a SubWoofer. I am confused as to what Amplifier to get. I saw the following three options

Sony XM-N1004 - 4/3/2 Channel Stereo Power Amplifier

Sony XM-N502 - 2/1 Channel Stereo Power Amplifier

Sony XM-GS400 - 3 Channel GS Series Amplifier.

Sony XM-GS100 - 1 Channel GS Series Amplifier.

If i need to power all 4 Speakers and the SubWoofer then which amplifier of the above will suit me?

Or shall i look at powering only 2 Speakers and the Subwoofer. In this case which 2 speakers shall i Amp and which amplifier of the above will suit me?

Please help me with some ideas as I am new to Car Audio Configurations.

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[CSCStang]

Look into getting a 5 channel amp. Are you going to keep the factory speakers? What size sub and specs on it?

 

[Guddddu]

Thanks CSCStang, I was actually looking to buy this Sub XS-NW12022E : Subwoofer : Xplod™ Speakers / Subwoofer : Sony India and this Amp. XM-N1004 : Xplod™ Amplifier : In-Car Entertainment : Sony India

Please let me know what you think of those? I am also looking at changing the Factory Speakers to newer Sony Speakers.

I will also try to find a 5 Channel Amp now.

Please let me know your opinion.

 

[CSCStang]

What other brands are available in your area? You can do much better on the sub selection than the xplod.

 

[Guddddu]

I have Pionee, JBL and Blaupunkt also available here. What is not right with the Sony SUB?

 

[Guddddu]

There is also Infinity Kappa

http://www.snapdeal.com/product/infinity-kappa-1009w-10-inch/659133#bcrumbSearch:subwoofer

 

[Guddddu]

Can a 4 Channel Amplifier be used to power 4 Speakers and a SubWoofer?

 

[CSCStang]

Can a 4 Channel Amplifier be used to power 4 Speakers and a SubWoofer?

Not the best idea. If you can't get a 5 channel, then get a 4 channel and a mono block for the sub. The Infinity would be a better sub than the xplod.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

sony car audio is near bottom of the barrel man. Out of the brands available to you, stick with jbl or infinity.

 

[Guddddu]

Just found this Infinity Sub http://www.snapdeal.com/product/infinity-kappa-1209w-12-inch/659134

Will my choice of AMP be able to power this Sub?

AMP : Sony XM-N1004 XM Series 1000W 4-Channel Amplifier

I am also looking at a suitable JBL/Infinity Amp in the meantime.

 

[Guddddu]

CSCStang/JeffDachef . . . . Would this be a better choice for SUB? Infinity 1262W Reference Series 1200W 12" Subwoofer

 

[CSCStang]

CSCStang/JeffDachef . . . . Would this be a better choice for SUB? Infinity 1262W Reference Series 1200W 12" Subwoofer

Yes. Much better than the Sony. Infinity does have 5 channel amps btw. Check out a Kappa 5. Wire that sub in parallel for a 2 ohm load.

 

[Guddddu]

Yes. Much better than the Sony. Infinity does have 5 channel amps btw. Check out a Kappa 5. Wire that sub in parallel for a 2 ohm load.

Thanks CSCStang. The 5 Channel Amp is totally going over my budget. I am thinking a 4 Channel and amping only 2 front speakers and the sub while leaving the rear 2 without AMP. Does this config make any sense?

 

[CSCStang]

Thanks CSCStang. The 5 Channel Amp is totally going over my budget. I am thinking a 4 Channel and amping only 2 front speakers and the sub while leaving the rear 2 without AMP. Does this config make any sense?

Yeah you can do that. Check out a gmd8604, 4 channel Pioneer. Run the front 2 off the front and bridge the rear to run the sub.

 

[CSCStang]

Thanks CSCStang. The 5 Channel Amp is totally going over my budget. I am thinking a 4 Channel and amping only 2 front speakers and the sub while leaving the rear 2 without AMP. Does this config make any sense?

Yeah you can do that. Check out a gmd8604, 4 channel Pioneer. Run the front 2 off the front and bridge the rear to run the sub. Look at getting the 1260 sub though, 4 ohm svc.