Dual amp setup question

[logan09]

Ok, I want to run my 6" Memphis door speakers off of my Kicker KX120.2. I have a JL 500/1 I'm using to power two 12" JL WX's. Now, I'd like to power my 6" door speakers and my rear 5x7 Memphis speakers off of that Kicker amp if it could be done but it's no problem if I can only power my fronts with an amp, and use my headunit to power my rears.

How is this setup done? What all do I need to wire my speakers into that Kicker amp? Is it possible to just run a set of RCA jacks from my JL's preamp outputs to that Kicker amps inputs then wire my speakers in or do I need another power wire and all to go to the Kicker amp as well?

Also, I have an extra set of Boss 6x9's I'd possibly like to hook up to that Kicker amp instead of my door speakers, as in build a couple of 6x9 boxes and throw them in the trunk or do some custom mounting with them.

What route would be the best and how can I do this? I have no experience in setting up multiple amps and I don't want to fry anything.

My kicker amp specs are..

Dual Channel

Bridgable

RMS Power at 4 Ohms: 30 W x 2

RMS Power at 2 Ohms: 60 W x 2

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[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Just power the 6" Memphis speakers with the amp and leave the 5x7"s on deck power. Don't add the Boss speakers at all...

 

[Jh8909 10+ year member]

Ok, I want to run my 6" Memphis door speakers off of my Kicker KX120.2. I have a JL 500/1 I'm using to power two 12" JL WX's. Now, I'd like to power my 6" door speakers and my rear 5x7 Memphis speakers off of that Kicker amp if it could be done but it's no problem if I can only power my fronts with an amp, and use my headunit to power my rears.
How is this setup done? What all do I need to wire my speakers into that Kicker amp? Is it possible to just run a set of RCA jacks from my JL's preamp outputs to that Kicker amps inputs then wire my speakers in or do I need another power wire and all to go to the Kicker amp as well?

Also, I have an extra set of Boss 6x9's I'd possibly like to hook up to that Kicker amp instead of my door speakers, as in build a couple of 6x9 boxes and throw them in the trunk or do some custom mounting with them.

What route would be the best and how can I do this? I have no experience in setting up multiple amps and I don't want to fry anything.

My kicker amp specs are..

Dual Channel

Bridgable

RMS Power at 4 Ohms: 30 W x 2

RMS Power at 2 Ohms: 60 W x 2

no. just do the front speakers. you'll be fine.

 

[logan09]

Hah, ok so do I run another power and ground wire or do I just link them via RCA cables?

Just to make sure, I would have to clip the speaker wires going into my harness that connects into my headunit, then run them wires back to my amp correct? I doubt the wires will be long enough so what gauge wiring should I go with.

 

[logan09]

Can anybody give me a definate answer? I've asked on another forum but they could care less about helping me since I'm not talking about AA or DD shit.

I just need to know how to hook this other amp up to power my 6in door speakers. Do I run a set of RCA cables out of the JL amp and into the Kicker amp and add another power and ground on the Kicker amp?

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Get a distribution block. It's pretty self explanatory after that...