Is there al ALL IN ONE Amp?

[GNBRETT]

Set up: 2013 Mustang GT

1.) Morel Elate Pro 3-ways up front.
2.) No rear speakers.
3.) (1) Utopia 10 in MW Sub. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_091SUB10WM/Focal-SUB10WM.html

Is there an Amp that will run everything properly or do I need a separate amp to run the fronts and
and separate amp to run the sub?

Im looking for an SQ amp to run both and price isn't really a concern. Weight certainly is tho.
I like the Mosconi and Helix amps is there something else im not looking at thats small and lightweight
that has excellent quality?

And will I need to mount the tweeter on the or near the pillar or can I put it in the door? I know some tweeters work decent off axis and others dont. The tweeter that comes with the Elate Pro's is nearly identical to the Piccilo tweeter and I read it doesn't do well off axis but wanted to confirm with u guys?

Anyone?

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[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

Anyone?

JL Audio HD900/5 is a great amp. It has a small footprint, super efficient class d design, same power output at 1.5 to 4 ohms, and packs quite a punch. Sound is so detailed, you can hear forks hitting plates when you watch a movie in your car.
As for tweeter location, you can put them in the door sails (inside bolt cover of side mirrors) for better imaging.

 

[GNBRETT]

Will that AMP be enough power to power that Focal 10 inch sub? I see they have pods for the Focal tweeters I guess I could use those.

That JL is a little on the big side. Looking for something really lightweight with a little smaller footprint? Any other suggestions?

Seems like that may be a possibility tho but im really looking for one that has a DSP built in.

JL Audio HD900/5 is a great amp. It has a small footprint, super efficient class d design, same power output at 1.5 to 4 ohms, and packs quite a punch. Sound is so detailed, you can hear forks hitting plates when you watch a movie in your car.
As for tweeter location, you can put them in the door sails (inside bolt cover of side mirrors) for better imaging.

 

[Firewalker]

There is an Alpine 5 channel at DIYMA for sale for $300 dollars.

New Alpine PDX-5 5 Channel Amplifier

www.diymobileaudio.com

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Are you running these 3 ways with passive crossovers or active? Are you using a DSP?

 

[GNBRETT]

Yes 3-way. I will be using a DSP and not sure yet if active or Passive. I was told Active would be a better route. Save me money on crossovers I guess lol. Im not really sure which would work best. Im not looking to cut corners or the best price just what works best.

Are you running these 3 ways with passive crossovers or active? Are you using a DSP?

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Well if you are running them active you are not going to get an all in one amp as that would be 7 channels.

6 channel for front stage and mono for subwoofer.

 

[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

Dewt

Yes 3-way. I will be using a DSP and not sure yet if active or Passive

Popwarhomie is right. Smallest footprint 6 channel with built in DSP I can think of is the JL Audio VX600/6i. An 8 channel is just too big, so your best option is to go passive. I have used both passive and active. I do not hear a significant improvement with active so I choose passive on my front channels. But I imagine at higher power, active crossing is a must.

 

[GNBRETT]

Great thanx guys. Guess ill just go with a 6 channel amp/dsp and a dedicated sub amp.

 

[Firewalker]

Yep pop is dead on 6 channel and a mono-block is about the only way to do it since you are going 3-way.