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xa5000 in 4 channel mode

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Topic: xa5000 in 4 channel mode

Posted By: vianett
Subject: xa5000 in 4 channel mode
Date Posted: May 24, 2007 at 4:16 PM

Can the Xa5000 be run in a 4 channel mode without the sub channel.  I'd like to add this amp to power my front components (MB Quart dse213) as well as a pair of 6x9s (MB Quart DKE169). 

The thing is that I would like to add the sub at a later date.  I have an old Infinity Basslink that I would like to use until I had cash for a sub/box combo to run off the xa5000.  Could this be done?




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Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: May 24, 2007 at 6:22 PM
Yes. No problem at all.

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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: May 24, 2007 at 6:30 PM

Yes it can be done. You will still see the same amount of power in 4 channel mode as you will in 5, the 5th channel is strictly sub only. This is a great amp, where abouts are you looking at it?



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Posted By: vianett
Date Posted: May 26, 2007 at 12:07 AM

Right at your shop Rob!  I'm the one with the black Sunfire who unfortunately can't resist loud music and blew my MB Quart components.Of course I knew I ran that risk by not amping them in the first place.   I'm looking at July sometime hopefully for getting back to your shop.

Where I stand right now is kind of at the point of deciding which speaker/amp setup to go with.  Since I have had a limited budget , and the inability to travel due to working 3 jobs , I have had to try to find ways to acquire the necessary equipment for my audio system.  Through birthdays, Christmas gifts etc., trades, and a couple of online purchases I have most of what I want.  At this point I need your expertise and help in purchasing the rest of what I need through you. 

I also need to know which setup to go with.  I have a few options.

I currently have the following products:

MB Quart DSE213 5.25 Components (to replace the ones I first bought from you)    35-90W

MB Quart QSC213 5.25 Components - (higher power handling/shallower depth/ but a larger tweeter)  60-120W

MB Quart DKE169 6x9 for rear deck   60-140W

Infinity Basslink

My concerns are which amp and speakers to go with.  

Should I go with option 1:

DSE213   35-90W

DKE169  60-140W

Eclipse XA5000   50W x 4

Infinity Basslink until I can add a sub/box setup later

or Option 2:

QSC213   60-120W

DKE169    60-140W

Eclipse XA4000   125W x 4

Infinity Basslink for now and a XA1000 / sub later

Would this be too much power?And would the tweeter fit in the factory location?

Your help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Also , if you have some quotes on these products that might influence my decision.





Posted By: vianett
Date Posted: May 29, 2007 at 7:20 PM
I'd also welcome any ideas or suggestions from anyone else who might have any knowledge of these products or setup.





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