Looking for a 5 channel amp.

[Johnny95]

Looking for a 5 channel amp to Power my whole set up. OR should i get 2 separate amps?

Front
Kicker 40CS674 6-3/4" 2-way Car speakers at Crutchfield.com

Rear
Kicker 40CS674 6-3/4" 2-way car speakers at Crutchfield.com

Subs
http://mediacdn.jlaudio.com/media/mf...pdf?1317790304

So it's 4 of the Kicker speakers inside and I have 2 JL Subs. They are the JL 12W6V1. I know they are old.

Power Acoustik RZ5-2500D Razor Series 2500W 5-Channel Class-D Amplifier
Earthquake Sound TD5X (TD 5X) 5-Channel Full Digital TNT Amplifier
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Audio-A...5+channel+amps


Would that be a sufficient amp? If not let me hear your opinions!

[arcwcb]

Do not purchase anything Power Acoustik. JL, RF, etc, all have decent 5 channel amps that will work for your setup.

[99S10LS]

I'm looking for a 5 channel amp as well. I have been doing some research and I think I'm gonna go with a JL HD900/5. Its way more expensive than any of the other 5 channel amps I have been looking at. However, from what I have read its got a regulated power supply meaning it always puts out rated power between like 1.5-4ohms I believe.

[Johnny95]

Looking to spend around $300-$400 any options would be helpful.

[99S10LS]

I think you can get an Alpine PDX-V9 on ebay for that price.

[KickinBlazer]

I don't know about you guys but I'm picking up a kicker zx800.5 refurbed for 250 shipped with a 1 year warranty and its the size of a text book

[Johnny95]

Thinking about going the 2 amp route. Will this amp blow out my jl speakers that will be running at 300w rms @1.5 ohms or will they hold up to the power?

Audiopipe APCL-15001D (apcl15001d) 1500W Consumer Line Series

[99S10LS]

Originally Posted by KickinBlazer

I don't know about you guys but I'm picking up a kicker zx800.5 refurbed for 250 shipped with a 1 year warranty and its the size of a text book

I have bought a refurb ZX1000.1 and a ZX250.2 back in the day. Both came with birth sheets showing they were slightly under rated. So, I'm sure the ZX800.5 will be a great amp. However, I have always wanted to try out a JL amp, and I'm at a point in my life where I can afford to give one a try now. Like I said before, I know its more expensive than the other 5channel amps I have seen. It does have a couple small features that make it a step above most other amps(like the regulated power supply). Now will those other small features justify the price tag? I will find out in a month or so probably!


I don't know much about audio pipe. Last time I was around the car audio scene they were known to be good budget products I believe.

[KickinBlazer]

audio pipe is ok now...as long as you get the right one....and regulated is good as long as you can maintain voltage.....below a certain voltage regulated suffers (usually 12.8v)

[99S10LS]

Originally Posted by KickinBlazer

audio pipe is ok now...as long as you get the right one....and regulated is good as long as you can maintain voltage.....below a certain voltage regulated suffers (usually 12.8v)

Im gonna try to mount the amp under the drivers or passenger seat which will help because the power wire will be a few feet shorter than normal. Ill also do the big 3 upgrade If that's not enough then ill have to figure things out from then. I don't foresee needing an HO alt for a 900W amp running a conservative setup(conservative as far as tuning wise). Maybe a small Kinetik battery. We will see!