Are 5 channel amps any Good?

[Acid 10+ year member]

Hi guys,

It seems that 5 channel amps aren't that popular. Is there a reason why? Are there any disadvantages using a 5 channel amp like a Alpine MRV-F450 V12 5 Channel Amplifier?

these are the specs:

- 50 watts RMS x 4 + 200 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms

- 60 watts RMS x 4 at 2 ohms + 200 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms

- 120 watts RMS x 2 + 200 watts RMS x 1 in bridged mode

- 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-channel output

- Tri-Way capable

- requires 4-gauge power and ground leads — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier

- Bass Engine® features:

- front and rear channels have variable 50-200 Hz high-pass/low-pass crossovers, 12 dB/octave

- sub channel has a 30-200 Hz low-pass crossover, 12 dB/octave

- selectable (15 Hz or 30 Hz) subsonic filter on the sub channel

- tuned Bass EQ (6 dB bass boost at 50 Hz with adjustable Q factor, while frequencies below 30 Hz are cut by 6 dB) on the sub channel

- MOSFET power supply

- STAR Topology (minimizes internal noise and prevents ground interference)

- oversized power and ground connections

- gold-plated screw terminals

- top-mounted controls with cover

- detachable front cover

- blue power LED

- 16-9/16"W x 2-3/8"H x 11-13/16"D (depth is 10" with front cover removed)

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[denim 5,000+ posts]

well the reason is that most people usually get two seperate amps, (or more) one for the subs and one for the highs, but this thig is that 5/6 channel amps are not made for a bass hungry person, because they dont really have the power to push all the mids and highs and throw a ton of watts at the subs, it is more for the person that wants a modest upgrade and is low on space

 

[Acid 10+ year member]

Thanks dude.

That sounds just like me.....//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by Acid Thanks dude.

 

That sounds just like me.....//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

are you looking for one?

 

[Acid 10+ year member]

In fact, I ahve already bought the alpine....were you going to sell something?

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

I was thinking about the 5-channel sounddtream for my mothers truck, and yank that **** JBL premium sound system

 

[Acid 10+ year member]

sounds like a good idea!

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

well the Phoenix Gold Reactor is bad ***

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

oh its a 6 channel but i would bridge the 2 sub channels for the sub

 

[danfortner 10+ year member]

Yeah i agree with the previous posts:

a 5 or 6 channel amp is good for someone looking for a more simple install with minimal components, but you will probabbly only get a system with GOOD SQ.

if you design a system with a seperate amp for every job IMO it is a much higher quality system, each amp can be specialized to do the job you need. Again it may cost more and be more hard to install - dustribution blocks for power and grounds, maybe a CAP, daisy chain the RCA, but specialization is the way to go for TOP sound quality.