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[Jlandry287 10+ year member]

I have no clue how to pick out an amp... I have 2 6x9's and 2 6.5"

They are both "true 4 ohms" with 2 ohm impedance. The peak power handling is:

•180w for the 6.5"

•300w for the 6x9

My question is, what size amp should I get and with how many channels?

Thanks for the help!

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

you need to know what the rms ratings are on the speakers .and a budget would be good as well

 

[Jlandry287 10+ year member]

you need to know what the rms ratings are on the speakers .and a budget would be good as well

Rms for the 6.5" is 60w

Rms for the 6x9s are 100w

I would like to keep it under $100 but I can go over a little

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

100 watts rms ,you can turn the gains down on the front .to match the frt power ,170 is my cheapest shipped new

 

[Jlandry287 10+ year member]

100 watts rms ,you can turn the gains down on the front .to match the frt power ,170 is my cheapest shipped new

What size (wattage) is it?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

What size (wattage) is it?

american bass 100 watts rms x 4 at 4 ohms

 

[Jlandry287 10+ year member]

american bass 100 watts rms x 4 at 4 ohms

Is that 100w per channel or 100w total?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Is that 100w per channel or 100w total?

per channel x 4 so 400 watts rms all channels driven at 4 ohms

 

[Jlandry287 10+ year member]

per channel x 4 so 400 watts rms all channels driven at 4 ohms

Sorry I don't know much about amps and speakers lol. What is 2 ohm impedance do?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

at 2 ohms the amp will give more power to the speakers ,but can get warm or even hot ,which is bad for some amps

 

[Bobinger]

at 2 ohms the amp will give more power to the speakers ,but can get warm or even hot ,which is bad for some amps

You can also have a higher distortion factor at 2 Ohms vs 4 Ohms. If I'm not mistaken, a lot of the SQ competitors drive their speakers at the 4 Ohm load because of that reason. I could be wrong on that one though.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

You can also have a higher distortion factor at 2 Ohms vs 4 Ohms. If I'm not mistaken, a lot of the SQ competitors drive their speakers at the 4 Ohm load because of that reason. I could be wrong on that one though.

you are correct sir ,didn't want to confuse him with the thd factors ,or distortion levels

 

[Jlandry287 10+ year member]

So I'm looking around and I've found a couple amps that are 100w x 4 channels @4 ohms. What are other specs I need to be looking for??

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

So I'm looking around and I've found a couple amps that are 100w x 4 channels @4 ohms. What are other specs I need to be looking for??

what brands have you found ,i'll tell you if good or bad

 

[Jlandry287 10+ year member]

what brands have you found ,i'll tell you if good or bad

Pioneer GM-D8604

GM-D8604 - <b>NEW!</b> - Class FD 4-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier | Pioneer Electronics USA

I don't want something that will explode my speakers, would this be too much??