How many preamp-outputs & RCA wires will i need

[BigOne 10+ year member]

So i plan on getting a pretty good sound system and i am wondering how many preamp-out puts will i need on my headset to run my system and how many RCA wires will i need.

(1) 4-Channel amp for 4 speakers

(1) d-class amp for 2 subs

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[fasfocus00 5,000+ posts]

1 4 channel RCA and 1 2 channel RCA or 3 2 channel RCAs

 

[blimblam 10+ year member]

aim for 4v or higher also.

 

[NoPh33rRaCiNg 10+ year member]

usually on the back of the deck or in specs itll say front, rear and sub outputs.

 

[BigOne 10+ year member]

so i need a 6 channel headunit?

 

[NoPh33rRaCiNg 10+ year member]

no 3 channels. one pair each. front = 1 pair of outputs, rear = 1 pair, and sub = 1 pair. all the pairs are just one set of rca's

like in this picture but with one more pair

 

[BigOne 10+ year member]

yeah thats 6 channels "3 pairs" thanks for your help.