Stupid question: Can you use mono channel amp to power door speakers?

[Mills561 10+ year member]

Simple question. I'm pretty sure the answer is yes... you'd just wire it like you would two subwoofers. Or I could be completely wrong.. which is why I'm asking... just to make sure...

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[goingdef 10+ year member]

you could but you won't get stereo sound unless you use two amps one for each channel L&R

 

[Wattser93 10+ year member]

Depends if the mono has a full range option. Most mono amps only "support" about 15hz to 200hz and anything above it doesn't handle, if that's the case then you can't use it. A sub specific amp generally won't work with speakers.

 

[goingdef 10+ year member]

Depends if the mono has a full range option. Most mono amps only "support" about 15hz to 200hz and anything above it doesn't handle, if that's the case then you can't use it. A sub specific amp generally won't work with speakers.

True I just figured if he was trying it most likely the amp had a all-pass or low pass filter off option

 

[Mills561 10+ year member]

I have a JL Audio 500.1 laying around... anyone know if this amp has a filter?

 

[Wattser93 10+ year member]

According to JL JL Audio 500/1v2 Amplifiers - Car Audio Amps & Amplifiers, no. It requires a LPF so powering all speakers is a no-go. Toss it on the classifieds and trade it for a 4 channel or something if you want to power some speakers.

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

Depends if the mono has a full range option. Most mono amps only "support" about 15hz to 200hz and anything above it doesn't handle, if that's the case then you can't use it. A sub specific amp generally won't work with speakers.

It'll "handle" it. There's just a lot of high frequency distortion so anything above mid-bass sounds terrible.

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

Not to mention the fact that you'll lose your left/right playback, it won't be stereo anymore, just mono.

 

[nateberrier 10+ year member]

why would you run class D on your highs anyhow. Even if you can get full range it will sound like poo poo. I have some two ch amps that will do 200 rms. Hit me up, 100 shipped for two kicker 150.2s do 220 rms on birthsheet.

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

why would you run class D on your highs anyhow. Even if you can get full range it will sound like poo poo. I have some two ch amps that will do 200 rms. Hit me up, 100 shipped for two kicker 150.2s do 220 rms on birthsheet.

xtant 1.1 amps are class d, and they sounded just fine. they are also monoblock.

 

[Wingman0121 10+ year member]

xtant 1.1 amps are class d, and they sounded just fine. they are also monoblock.

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't they stop making them? They were pretty cool.

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't they stop making them? They were pretty cool.

im not sure tbh. i wish i had a couple. my crossovers are larger than that amp.

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

why would you run class D on your highs anyhow. Even if you can get full range it will sound like poo poo. I have some two ch amps that will do 200 rms. Hit me up, 100 shipped for two kicker 150.2s do 220 rms on birthsheet.

I have a class D comp amp. No poo poo.

 

[Outburst]

According to JL JL Audio 500/1v2 Amplifiers - Car Audio Amps & Amplifiers, no. It requires a LPF so powering all speakers is a no-go. Toss it on the classifieds and trade it for a 4 channel or something if you want to power some speakers.

So if my pioneer class d gm-d7500m amp has a lpf on it i can use it on my 5 1/4 door speakers in my 2000 Honda Accord.my amp has gain,0.6.12.bass boost, and lpf on off switch and lpf adjustable dial that varies from 40hz to 240 hz .i wouldn't mind if i could i would like to push 2 6×9 in my back deck and my 2 5 1/4 door speakers on this amp if i could until i can afford a decent 4 channel amplifier
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[hispls 5,000+ posts]

So if my pioneer class d gm-d7500m amp has a lpf on it i can use it on my 5 1/4 door speakers in my 2000 Honda Accord.my amp has gain,0.6.12.bass boost, and lpf on off switch and lpf adjustable dial that varies from 40hz to 240 hz .i wouldn't mind if i could i would like to push 2 6×9 in my back deck and my 2 5 1/4 door speakers on this amp if i could until i can afford a decent 4 channel amplifier
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if you don't mind having no stereo separation AND had a good way to high pass filter so that you don't destroy your speakers you could run everything off of something like that.

For future reference though, it is considered bad manners to bump old threads in online forums. We have a special mascot around here who gets posted when somebody does this.

@Popwarhomie

 

[Outburst]

if you don't mind having no stereo separation AND had a good way to high pass filter so that you don't destroy your speakers you could run everything off of something like that.

For future reference though, it is considered bad manners to bump old threads in online forums. We have a special mascot around here who gets posted when somebody does this.

@Popwarhomie

I apologize i didn't mean to bump? An old thread

if you don't mind having no stereo separation AND had a good way to high pass filter so that you don't destroy your speakers you could run everything off of something like that.

For future reference though, it is considered bad manners to bump old threads in online forums. We have a special mascot around here who gets posted when somebody does this.

@Popwarhomie

 

[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

Honestly I wouldn’t do it. 2 and 4 channel amplifiers are so cheap these days that it doesn’t really make sense to use the wrong equipment.
Something like a Taramps ts400x4 can be bought new for around $70. I have to think that some pawnshop around you has a 4 channel for $30 or $40.
If you are insistent on using that amplifier, I would only use it for the rear speakers. Leave the front speakers alone for now, that way you will have some stereo separation.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

13 year old thread...

 

[Outburst]

I apologize i didn't mean to bump? An old thread.i just found this audio sight last night.im completely new on this sight..i was just surfing around looking at all the different questions this forum answers and i got excited when i came across the Same question i was coming on here to ask which was can i use my mono amp to act as a 2 ch amp.i didn't mean to bump an old thread.i don't even know what that means

Honestly I wouldn’t do it. 2 and 4 channel amplifiers are so cheap these days that it doesn’t really make sense to use the wrong equipment.
Something like a Taramps ts400x4 can be bought new for around $70. I have to think that some pawnshop around you has a 4 channel for $30 or $40.
If you are insistent on using that amplifier, I would only use it for the rear speakers. Leave the front speakers alone for now, that way you will have some stereo separation.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

When you post in a thread it "bumps" up to the front page.

Again, discussion boards in general if you're not the thread originator posting some sort of pertinent update or resolution, resurrecting old threads is typically considered bad form.

Just pay attention to the dates before replying to threads or pop will be forced to post that baby goat picture at you.