Top suggestions for 4ch SQ amp

[Fukyourfeelings]

Look for an amp for front stage. Running Focal ES 165KX2.

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[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Do you have a budget? You running these with the passive crossovers?

 

[Fukyourfeelings]

These will be run active. Looking for min 125wpc. Also looking to go as compact in size as possible.

 

[Fukyourfeelings]

Budget flexible nothing over 1k

 

[Clifff150 10+ year member]

That’s a budget right there!

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

These will be run active. Looking for min 125wpc. Also looking to go as compact in size as possible.

Do you already have a DSP?

 

[Fukyourfeelings]

On the fence between the Hertz and the Arc audio DSPs

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Okay. I was going to recommend the Audiocontrol D-4.800.

 

[Clifff150 10+ year member]

I hear great things about that audio control

 

[oldschoolboomer 10+ year member]

Audiocontrol d4-800

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Look for an amp for front stage. Running Focal ES 165KX2.

One of these two might work for you! Both are pretty compact.

 

[Fukyourfeelings]

I'm liking that AudioControl D-4.800. I can remember the days when AudioControl was the only X over anyone talked about and the Epicenter revolutionized the industry. My only thoughts now are. Do I go D-4.800 or D-6.1200? Was going to ad an AudioControl LC-1.800 for Subs. Looking at the D-6.1200 run in 5ch seems as though I get the same 4x200 at 2ohm plus 400w for a sub. I think if I only do 1 sub this would be fine depending on the driver of course. However if I do a pair of subs I'm thinking running the additional LC-1.800 would be the way to go. My thinking is with that much power for the front stage I'd want more output from the sub or subs than 400w would produce. This also has to do with what sub I select as well I know. So I'll roll this into what sub to pair with either or the LC-1.800 or the 5th channel at 400w from the D-6.1200? This will be going in a Toyota Avalon. Wanting to add the sub or subs in the rear deck where the factory 6x9s are located. Im thinking 10" is the limit. Thinking one 10 won't be enough precisely why I was leaning towards more power for the sub channel.

 

[Fukyourfeelings]

Budget on the sub or subs would be under 500 or 1k on a pair.

 

[Kickstand Premium Member]

You should really use a separate mono amp to run the sub/s
You could do 2 of these
https://www.americanbassusa.com/xfl-1044.html
Use this to run them
https://www.amazon.ca/Taramps-HD30001-HD-Amplifier/dp/B00FGULS78
And still have plenty of $$ left over from your $1000 budget to have a proper box built

 

[Fukyourfeelings]

Looks like solid options. However I should have stated I am looking for subs requiring much less power. Typically 400-500rms. Not wanting to tax the stock electrical system or ad a battery.