Question about 2 and 4 channel amps

[alexdbest2000 10+ year member]

Im going to be running 2 front comps to start off with to see how i like it, might eventually run 2 rear later on. Im thinking i might be better off getting 4 channel amp so i can run 2 speakers for now, and if i upgrade later on ill just use the other 2 channels for the rear. Any downsides to doing this? Should i just get a 2 channel amp instead?//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Nope. You can actually bridge the channels on the frts for more power to

 

[alexdbest2000 10+ year member]

Nope. You can actually bridge the channels on the frts for more power to

If i dont bridge it there's no issues with leaving 2 channels empty?

And hmmm, bridging the channels would give 240 rms per chan on the amp i plan on getting... thats a bit overkill for comps, no? I plan on using boston pro 60's

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

If i dont bridge it there's no issues with leaving 2 channels empty?
And hmmm, bridging the channels would give 240 rms per chan on the amp i plan on getting... thats a bit overkill for comps, no? I plan on using boston pro 60's

Nice components. Set the gains at a lower voltage. Should be find

 

[Elvenking]

Nice components. Set the gains at a lower voltage. Should be find

Not only is it fine...but you will have very low distortion and will not have to worry about signal clip on the amp at all.

 

[akillj 10+ year member]

Personally, i'd get the 4 channel. More versatility for future upgrades. Plus you can bridge it and get more power if needed.

 

[calebkhill 10+ year member]

Not only is it fine...but you will have very low distortion and will not have to worry about signal clip on the amp at all.

Well said

 

[Elvenking]

Well said

....and your noise floor is much lower as well...technically giving you more dynamic range for music reproduction. Okay....I'm done...

 

[alexdbest2000 10+ year member]

thanks for all the help!