2 (2 Channel + 4 Channel) amps or single 4 channal amp?

[Thirdmainroad]

Hello,

I have a Pioneer AVH X2790bt head, and a Pioneer 1200 Watt Sub. I also have a Sony XM N 502 amp (2 Channel). With these I have 4 low end Boston acoustic speakers.

I've upgraded my speakers to Polk DB 6501 for the fronts, and Polk DB501 for rears, as I can fit only 5.25 inch speakers in the rear. I have also bought a Sony XM N 1004 (4 Channel amp)

The config of the 4 channel amp are:

1,000 W high power output

70 W x 4 (4 ohms), 85 W x 4 (2 ohms), 175 W x 2 (BTL)

CHANNEL CONFIGURATION

4ch;3ch;2ch

MAX. CHANNEL POWER CONFIGURATION AT 4 OHM

4 x 170 W

MAX. CHANNEL CONFIGURATION AT 4 OHM BTL

2 x 500 W

MAX. CHANNEL POWER CONFIGURATION AT 2 OHM

4 x 250 W

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

5–50 kHz

To get the best of the system, can I connect my Polks x 4 speakers (DB 6501 Front and DB 501) and the Sub to the 4 Channel amp?

Or

Is it best that I have two amps in the car, (I already have the Sony 2 channel XM N 502 amp installed) and run the Pioneer Sub via the 2 channel as it is configuured now, and have the Polks running off the 4 Channel amp?

Thanks very much for you time.

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[dubstepper1000]

idealy, you want 4 channel for your interiors, and a mono amp for your subwoofer, but the two channel works too, just be sure you wire it correctly

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

Hello,
I have a Pioneer AVH X2790bt head, and a Pioneer 1200 Watt Sub. I also have a Sony XM N 502 amp (2 Channel). With these I have 4 low end Boston acoustic speakers.

I've upgraded my speakers to Polk DB 6501 for the fronts, and Polk DB501 for rears, as I can fit only 5.25 inch speakers in the rear. I have also bought a Sony XM N 1004 (4 Channel amp)

The config of the 4 channel amp are:

1,000 W high power output

70 W x 4 (4 ohms), 85 W x 4 (2 ohms), 175 W x 2 (BTL)

CHANNEL CONFIGURATION

4ch;3ch;2ch

MAX. CHANNEL POWER CONFIGURATION AT 4 OHM

4 x 170 W

MAX. CHANNEL CONFIGURATION AT 4 OHM BTL

2 x 500 W

MAX. CHANNEL POWER CONFIGURATION AT 2 OHM

4 x 250 W

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

5–50 kHz

To get the best of the system, can I connect my Polks x 4 speakers (DB 6501 Front and DB 501) and the Sub to the 4 Channel amp?

Or

Is it best that I have two amps in the car, (I already have the Sony 2 channel XM N 502 amp installed) and run the Pioneer Sub via the 2 channel as it is configuured now, and have the Polks running off the 4 Channel amp?

Thanks very much for you time.

6501 put on channel 1 and the 501s on channel 2. Bridge 3 and 4 for sub.