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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=128917
Printed Date: May 18, 2024 at 3:41 AM


Topic: car amplifier suggestions

Posted By: zerovandez
Subject: car amplifier suggestions
Date Posted: October 19, 2011 at 12:34 PM

I need help selecting an amplifier for my goals. I'm not looking for the highest powered sound nor going to compete first of all. I plan on getting 2 front 6.5 components, power handling up to 75-100 watts. Then 2 rear 6.5 inch subs power handling 125-150 watts. All are 4 ohms. Im not sure which or what amplifier would provide decent sound quality.

I've prewired my car with 4 gauge power and ground wires. I plan to use 12 gauge wiring for the speakers. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.



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Posted By: zerovandez
Date Posted: October 20, 2011 at 7:52 AM
Also, I'm trying to avoid using 2 separate amplifiers.




Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: October 20, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Any reasonable 4-channel Class D amplifier will fit that bill well.

Alpine is what comes to mind first of all... I've got a full PDX system in my car, and it really does sound VERY good. Clicky here... This one'll allow you to bi-amp your components, AND power your subs, or bridge it to three-channels, and allow yourself tremendous headroom, for dynamics. (This happens to be the route I'd take...)

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Posted By: zerovandez
Date Posted: October 20, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Thanks. I don't understand what it means to Bi-Amp but I'll research it.

I currently have an older Sony XM-4060GTX which outputs 60x4 RMS. It would do fine for the front components but I think I will be underpowering the 6.5 subwoofers. The manual says I can run it as a 3 way amp with the third channel outputting 150w. Is there not a way I can utilize this amp with the mentioned setup I have in mind?





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