Basic question, thanks to all that respond!
Racer
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From: Miami FL
amplifier
don't overlook the xtant amplifiers. check them on www.xtant.com
The 2 amps I have are 3 channel amps, but really I am running one 4 channel and one 5 channel due to the passive outputs (rear fills).
Model 603x = 2 x 75W (4 ohm) + 1x 300 W (2 ohm) (not using this one channel)
Model x3100 = 2 x 60W (4 ohm) + 1x 360 W (2ohm for sub)
in addition, each amp has passive outputs so another 2 channels per sub that will run 2 x 75W and 2 x 60W for each amp. They have multiple gain input control, output gain control, Mono out, Bridged out (if needed) etc. Very nice amplifiers, allow for optimum tuning.
I am running 3 speakers on each door(5.25, 6.5 comp), 2 mid rears(5.25 comps), 2 rear (6x9) and one 10" Soundstream SPL. a total of 13 speakers.
Sounds pretty good I am happy, plus I painted the Stainless steel covers of the amps torch red to match.
The 2 amps I have are 3 channel amps, but really I am running one 4 channel and one 5 channel due to the passive outputs (rear fills).
Model 603x = 2 x 75W (4 ohm) + 1x 300 W (2 ohm) (not using this one channel)
Model x3100 = 2 x 60W (4 ohm) + 1x 360 W (2ohm for sub)
in addition, each amp has passive outputs so another 2 channels per sub that will run 2 x 75W and 2 x 60W for each amp. They have multiple gain input control, output gain control, Mono out, Bridged out (if needed) etc. Very nice amplifiers, allow for optimum tuning.
I am running 3 speakers on each door(5.25, 6.5 comp), 2 mid rears(5.25 comps), 2 rear (6x9) and one 10" Soundstream SPL. a total of 13 speakers.
Sounds pretty good I am happy, plus I painted the Stainless steel covers of the amps torch red to match.
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Intermediate
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From: Madison Wisc.
Thanks for the input, but alot of what you wrote, to a total novice such as myself, read like this:
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ie....GREEK!... lol Sorry I just don't understand the bridging/ohms/channels as I'm just starting to learn about all of this. Seems the more I look into it, the more confused I get. In my day (I'm 48) we just hooked a small amp to our cassette decks and didn't seem to worry about impedences/bridging/crossovers, etc ..lol
I guess I'm just looking for a specific amp to power my door components and a 10" subwoofer, maybe one that'll fit under the passenger seat. Once it's installed, I won't think twice about it!
Thanks again everybody!
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ie....GREEK!... lol Sorry I just don't understand the bridging/ohms/channels as I'm just starting to learn about all of this. Seems the more I look into it, the more confused I get. In my day (I'm 48) we just hooked a small amp to our cassette decks and didn't seem to worry about impedences/bridging/crossovers, etc ..lol
I guess I'm just looking for a specific amp to power my door components and a 10" subwoofer, maybe one that'll fit under the passenger seat. Once it's installed, I won't think twice about it!
Thanks again everybody!
Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles Ca
Originally Posted by Gottinelli
alot of what you wrote, to a total novice such as myself, read like this:
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kjawhfdewigheuygrewouyfbeskjfbgowdiufgwi dfbhwpifhbpwifdhbwdifbwpqdifjbwqif;pjn
i actually am a bit confused by your post too litnrod. I have to get my algebra book out to follow you
basically; gottinelli, give us a list of what you've decided on and well worry bridging/ohms/channels. It's really not that hard when you understand it all, but it's a lot to take in at first.
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From: Madison Wisc.
Now, THAT I understand...lol. And, I will Scott_fx. I'm headed out tonight after work to check on one more stereo shop where I'd thereoretically have some things installed. I'd like to give them perhaps a little business if their prices (and I'm thinking the components for the doors and maybe the amp/sub) are not out of whack. I'm almost positive the door brackets will come from vrumvrum (he doesn't know that yet <g>) and the sub box from subthump. I'm sure not going to pay their $600 catalog price for the subbox and their labor to fashion custom door brackets..But just in case I cave and have them do the install, I'd like to at least give them a chance to be competitive with the above components...
Thanks again Scott_FX...I'm sure to be posting again with my choices and will surely owe ya alot for yer help!!!
Thanks again Scott_FX...I'm sure to be posting again with my choices and will surely owe ya alot for yer help!!!
Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Miami FL
ok..ok...sorry for the meandering
ok...simply put. One xtant amplifier has the capability to run front components (these are important, get the best quality you can afford), rear fill speakers (not expensive, just a good quality) and can push 300 + W to a sub.
A good installer can balance the entire system very easily. These amps are quite unique in their abilities.
Just to be repetitive, go to a stereo shop that has good reviews and been there awhile. Not a fly by night kind of shop.
A good installer can balance the entire system very easily. These amps are quite unique in their abilities.
Just to be repetitive, go to a stereo shop that has good reviews and been there awhile. Not a fly by night kind of shop.
