Help with Diamond Audio Amp

[85FourEyedGT]

Im starting my first cheapo build on my 2003 Cobra, What I want to do is use a Pioneer 4200DVD (5v preouts) into a Diamond D3 400.4 amp which will power Alpine Type R 6.5 components in the front stage.

the alpines are 110W RMS @ 4ohms but the amp im running is 57W @ 4 ohm for 4ch , I can also bridge it and get 180W @ 4ohm for 2 channels. I dont want to underpower the type R's so my question is

should I

1. run the amp unbridged to the type R components in the front AND type R 5x7s in the rear stage pushing only 57W

or

2. Should I run the amp bridged only in the front stage with the gains turned down and either run nothing in the back or run the 5x7s off the deck.

Ive tried running just the front stage with the stock system , I actually think it sounds better but would there be any problems with running the gains low with the amp bridged?

thanks!

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[daboyfrumdabx 10+ year member]

Do you have a substage or intend to run one eventually? If so, I'd definitely bridge the fronts and keep the rears on HU power or not run them at all(That'll be personal preference whether to run off HU or not at all, personally I could care less either way but I want my front stage powered properly). If you don't plan on subs, then I'd just run the 57watts to each(once again, opinion due to my preferences and experiences). Others may say differently.

 

[85FourEyedGT]

Do you have a substage or intend to run one eventually? If so, I'd definitely bridge the fronts and keep the rears on HU power or not run them at all(That'll be personal preference whether to run off HU or not at all, personally I could care less either way but I want my front stage powered properly). If you don't plan on subs, then I'd just run the 57watts to each(once again, opinion due to my preferences and experiences). Others may say differently.

I do intend to run a substage pretty soon, I also plan to save up for a sunset 4.100 amp that will put out 100w to 4ch at 4ohms so I can run both stages at their full potential

 

[daboyfrumdabx 10+ year member]

In that case, I'd recommend bridging the fronts and just run the rear off head unit power. Work on getting your substage situated. Then pick up the new 4 channel. You do mean Sundown and not Sunset, correct? lol

 

[daboyfrumdabx 10+ year member]

In that case, I'd recommend bridging the fronts and just run the rear off head unit power. Work on getting your substage situated. Then pick up the new 4 channel. Also, it's Sundown, not Suns

 

[85FourEyedGT]

yea sundown lol, i always have problems remembering the name. thanks, i think its gonna sound real sweet with this setup