1 amp or 2 amps?

Home / the12volt's Install Bay / Car Audio / 1 amp or 2 amps? (

Topic Closed)

Welcome Guest :)

Members

Search

Register

Login

< Prev Topic Next Topic >

markcars

Silver - Posts: 662

Joined: December 11, 2002

Location: New York, United States

Posted: July 06, 2004 at 4:45 PM / IP Logged

Is having two separate amps, 1 for the components and one for the sub a better way to go than to get an amp that has 5 channels all in one? Looking for opinions and expert advise before buying my next amp.

Back to Top

forbidden

Platinum - Posts: 5,352

This member has made a donation to the12volt.com. Click here for more info.

This member has been recognized as an authority in Mobile Audio and Video. Click here for more info.

Joined: November 01, 2003

Location: Alberta, Canada

Posted: July 06, 2004 at 5:07 PM / IP Logged

If the 5 channel amp power the speakers properly then it would be my choice to use it first. It takes up less real estate in the car, costs less to wire and does the same job as two amplifiers. Some 5 channel amps are nothing more than two amps under the same heatsink. In some cases the 5 channel amp will not suit the needs of the system making two amplifiers a necessity. It is all about the needs of the system first, the rest is up to you.

Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.

Back to Top

markcars

Silver - Posts: 662

Joined: December 11, 2002

Location: New York, United States

Posted: July 06, 2004 at 5:25 PM / IP Logged

Thanks for the info. Since I have more flexibility with 2 amps Im goign to go with separate. And about real estate, my most recent sub box really ate up all the land and airspace as well. I had no choice but to sacrifice for my ears.

Back to Top

stevdart

Platinum - Posts: 5,816

This member consistently provides reliable information

Joined: January 24, 2004

Location: Pennsylvania, United States

Posted: July 06, 2004 at 7:22 PM / IP Logged

I would trade my two amps in on a Memphis Belle in a heartbeat.

Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

Back to Top

forbidden

Platinum - Posts: 5,352

Joined: November 01, 2003

Location: Alberta, Canada

Posted: July 06, 2004 at 7:26 PM / IP Logged

I'd trade my other half in on a Memphis Belle in a heartbeat as well, we dont' have chicks with Southern accents up here.

Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.

Back to Top

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.

Printable version

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Search the12volt.com

Follow the12volt.com

Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

1 amp or 2 amps?

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.This topic is closed.

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.