Cheap but good 2ch amp and 1ch mono

chodecz · Post by **chodecz** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:50 pm

Hi,

Im looking for a cheap class a/b 2 channel amp that will give 2 x 100w RMS (@ 4 ohms). Plus a 1 channel class D mono amp with 500w-750w RMS (@ 2ohms).

For the mono is have come up with:
MTX 6500D
JBL bp600.1
(Any more suggestions?)

I dont know about the 2ch amp, hard to find older good models.

My budget is tight, but I will pay little more if worth it.

Many thanks in advance!

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:56 pm

how much total are you lookin to spend? Lookin to a 5ch kicker amp. Should find one around 200-220 or so.

chodecz · Post by **chodecz** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:58 pm

Probably $400 MAX for both amps.

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:04 pm

well a 5ch amp should work greaT for you then. Is that 400 max for each amp, or both amps together?

chodecz · Post by **chodecz** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:15 pm

I dont need 5 channels, i want to run Infinity Kappa Perfect 5.1 in the front and a 12" RE SE sub. Thanks for the advice anyways.

Nah I reckon my budget is $350 USD in total.

Post by **GlassWolf** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:54 pm

look at 3 channel amplifiers. one amp to wire and mount, and it's what you want.
class AB for channels 1 and 2, class D for channel 3

chodecz · Post by **chodecz** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 5:14 am

Any model suggestions glass??

Typed "3 channel amp" in eBay, hasn't given me much.

Post by **GlassWolf** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:55 am

audison, kicker, and pioneer all make 3 channel amps.

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:56 am

Thats why I suggested a 5 channel. Gives you more head room too :)

Post by **GlassWolf** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:01 pm

uhh it does?
a 5 channel amp is a pair of 2 channel amps and a mono amp in one case. a 3 channel amp is a stereo amp and a mono amp together. has nothing to do with headroom.
if you bridged channels 1+2 and 3+4 on a 5 channel amp, you'd be doing the same as running the 3 channel amp with channels 1+2 @ 2 ohms.. so you'd actually lose headroom with the 5 channel amp.