2 or 4 CH Amp Comparison

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Topic: 2 or 4 CH Amp Comparison

Posted By: GasGuzz
Subject: 2 or 4 CH Amp Comparison
Date Posted: April 02, 2004 at 4:39 PM

Say between Kenwood amps: two 60x2 amps or one 60x4 amp. Used to run front/rear channels – period (no tri-CH, etc.).
I’m shooting for the two 60x2 amps, basically easier to layout under the front seats (compared to the larger 4 CH amp footprint).

All things being equal, is there an advantage to the 4 CH amp?

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Posted By: netboy
Date Posted: April 02, 2004 at 6:29 PM

It will run cooler, and when you start to lower ohms sound quality (THD) does take a hit, but I am ont sure if it is noticable. My crap is usually pretty high so i cant tell either way.

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Memphis MC-1300
2 12" JLw6v2
Diamond audio M3 6x9
Diamond audio M3 5.25 components
Audio control Matrix
Carputer

Posted By: netboy
Date Posted: April 02, 2004 at 6:31 PM

Crap I cant read....you getting two 60x2 amps vs. one 60x4, same thing. just differnt size.

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Memphis MC-1300
2 12" JLw6v2
Diamond audio M3 6x9
Diamond audio M3 5.25 components
Audio control Matrix
Carputer

Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 02, 2004 at 7:43 PM

Exactly. Four channel amps save space. Otherwise, they tend to be the same as 2-channel at the same quality level.

Posted By: superstreet786
Date Posted: April 02, 2004 at 7:57 PM

well you may not get as much power with 4 channel though

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---- 1996 Chevy S10 ----
1 Lightning Audio S2.600.2 Amp
2 Lightning Audio 12" Subs
1 Lightning Audio 1 Farad Cap

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