wiring two amps

[maxster6]

got my subs/amp wired fine atm. I also got e type alpine 6x9s which atm are wired straight to the headunit, now I want to amp the 6x9s, will I have to have 2 sets of wiring running through the length of my car or is there an easy way out? I have a 4 channel amp running my subs but im scared if I run the 6x9s of that it'll make my subs sound quiet!? Thanks.

 

[volxstu]

Right so use the 4 channel amp that is currently running you sub to run all of your speakers.
Then what subs do you have. I would suggest geting a suitable monoblock and wiring the subs down to 1 or 2 ohms.
What size cabling do you have going to the amp right now. If it is 4 gauge or above you will simply need a fused distribution block for + and unfused for Gnd
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[I2EBORN]

Yea a four channel amplifier such as the one you have would be more suited to running your speakers. Run the two front speakers and rear 6x9 using the 4 channel amplifier.

Sorry to hijack this thread a little bit but is there any difference having a 2 channel amp and bridge or a mono amp?

 

[volxstu]

A mono amp will be more likely to run at a lower impedance, a bridged 2/4 channel will only normally be able to run at 4ohm.
Also a monoblock will be class D which are normally about 80% Efficiency and a 2/4 channel will be a much less efficient Class AB.

 

[maxster6]

ok but i dont know if you remember volxstu but I have the jbl gto.1004 wuldnt this be too powerful to power 3.5" alpine e type and 6x9 alpine e type speakers? wot mono block amp wuld u suggest to power two 350RMS subs? CHEAP! (but good quality?) http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/4250.html ?????

 

[volxstu]

^^ Thats sweet as a nut mate im sure i posted that before. I would snap that up if your Subs are 4ohm each.
You wont get an amp on the 3 1/2" speakers unless you go for something like the Morel 3" tweeters or something.

 

[maxster6]

Ok, well my coolant systems just given up on me! (radiators gone ) and mots coming up but once my car's running again I'll look to get that! Have no idea where im gona put the extra amp in my boot!

 

[volxstu]

Screw them too the back seats or build a false floor