amplifying 3 way active components

[bigcat39]

In my 04 Z06 Corvette, I'm planning out a high end SQ system. I have a CDT CL-641 set, I'm replacing the mid with a DLS Iridium. I'm planning on using the 880prs I already have to cross them. My question is: I have an A/D/S PQ20 amp, and am planning on getting another 75WPC amp to run my components. Or should I just replace with a 6 channel amp? Is it going to be possible to tune an active system with 2 amps?

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[Decipha 10+ year member]

yep its more than possible just leave the amps set to full pass and let the 880 do the rest.. make sure u have the switch set to network on the side of the 880 before u mount it in the dash

 

[bigcat39]

Wow, thanks for your speedy answer.... now to find a 2 channel ADS

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

Find one of the PH a/d/s amps and have all 6 channels in one chassis.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

You have two choices:

Two 4 channel amps, mainly the Digital Designs C4a and S4, as the S4 can provide 700w@1 ohm. Rockford also sells an T8004 which is close, but @ 2 ohms

Or....

You can get a 6 channel and sub amp, which is the best choice.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

There are two more choices. He could also get a 2 channel to go with his 4 channel to power the front stage and then get a dedicated sub amp. Or he could get rid of his current amp and run a total of 4 amps, one for each set of speakers up front and a 4th for sub duty.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

There are two more choices. He could also get a 2 channel to go with his 4 channel to power the front stage and then get a dedicated sub amp. Or he could get rid of his current amp and run a total of 4 amps, one for each set of speakers up front and a 4th for sub duty.

In my 04 Z06 Corvette, I'm planning out a high end SQ system. I have a CDT CL-641 set, I'm replacing the mid with a DLS Iridium. I'm planning on using the 880prs I already have to cross them. My question is: I have an A/D/S PQ20 amp, and am planning on getting another 75WPC amp to run my components. Or should I just replace with a 6 channel amp? Is it going to be possible to tune an active system with 2 amps?

i thought the goal was two amps?

 

[bigcat39]

Ya, I really don't want more than two amps for the front stage. Space, ya know.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

i thought the goal was two amps?

Yep for just the front stage.

You might want to track down a Phoenix Gold XS6600 amp. Has 6 channels 50x4 and 75x2. Should cover all your needs and they go new on eBay for around $200.