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Cheap but good 2ch amp and 1ch mono
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:50 pm
by chodecz
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!
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:56 pm
by High Society
how much total are you lookin to spend? Lookin to a 5ch kicker amp. Should find one around 200-220 or so.
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:58 pm
by chodecz
Probably $400 MAX for both amps.
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:04 pm
by High Society
well a 5ch amp should work greaT for you then. Is that 400 max for each amp, or both amps together?
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:15 pm
by chodecz
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:54 pm
by GlassWolf
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
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 5:14 am
by chodecz
Any model suggestions glass??
Typed "3 channel amp" in eBay, hasn't given me much.
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:55 am
by GlassWolf
audison, kicker, and pioneer all make 3 channel amps.
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:56 am
by High Society
Thats why I suggested a 5 channel. Gives you more head room too :)
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:01 pm
by GlassWolf
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.