How to run a third amplifier

[cotir2005]

I have a MTX 5601 Mono amplifier with two 12" subs. I am adding 4 speakers to my car and would like to amplify them as well. I have a 2003 Toyota 4runner with the JBL 10 speaker system.

I also have an Alpine CDE-9881 with 6 connectors on the back for up to 3 amps.

The problem is that the JBL system has its own amp for all the speakers in the car and is taking up 2 of the 3 spots and my current amp taking up the 3rd. The spot where the MTX is hooked to says subwoofers underneith and the other 2 say front and rear speakers. Would I be able to put a Y connector on the RCA cables to the MTX and run the new sub to the new speakers or would that only give me a bass sound? Or could I run 2 new RCA cables and put a Y on to the cables going to the stock amp?

On a side note. If I could run a 3rd amp in my car would I need a cap? It will be a 400watt amp to power 4 100watt speakers and 2 tweeters. My MTX is 300watt.

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[Pl8er 5,000+ posts]

Caps are never a good idea. An extra battery or the BIG-3 is a better idea.

Why do you want to run 14 speakers? I'm not flaming, just curious what the thought process on that is. Seems like it would be very hard to get the imaging right with that many. Sometimes, less is more.

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[Pl8er 5,000+ posts]

But yes, you could split the signal. That amp should be class d and I believe you can adjust the crossover right on the amp.

 

[cotir2005]

I dont want to run 14 speakers. I have a 10 speaker system and Im replacing the door speakers. I guess I should have specified. Im planning on doing the BIG-3 just havnt gotten around to it yet.