What and how many amps

Systems

I have 4 Polk MMC570 speakers and 1 MM2104 10" Subwoofer, Will the Polk 400.4 amp be enough to push the 4 speakers and subwoofer?

exalted512

no

neomagus00

not properly... that amp really should only go to the 4 speakers, with a separate sub amp. it could be wired such that the speakers and the sub both run off the amp, but it's very much preferable to do it with a 2 amp setup - it'll be less rough on the 4-channel amp and you get to keep the ability to fade from front to rear.

If a sub amp is a total impossibility, we'll tell you how to do it if you've got a little money for the second amp, say how much and we'll give you amp reccomendations

arbrea

Originally posted by neomagus00
not properly... that amp really should only go to the 4 speakers, with a separate sub amp. it could be wired such that the speakers and the sub both run off the amp, but it's very much preferable to do it with a 2 amp setup - it'll be less rough on the 4-channel amp and you get to keep the ability to fade from front to rear.

If a sub amp is a total impossibility, we'll tell you how to do it if you've got a little money for the second amp, say how much and we'll give you amp reccomendations

I actually just bought the 4 MMC 570 (5X7) Polk MOMO's and the 1 MM 2104 10" subwoofer. To keep cost down and still get the best performance would you recommend instead of the Polk 400.4 the Audiobahn A660IT 6 channel amp?

MacLeod

If youre set on a 5 channel amp then I highly recommend this Kicker KX700.5. This is the best 5 channel on the market. It puts out a very stout 70x4 and 420x1. This is the most powerful 5 channel I know of.

Now if youre wanting to go with 2 amps then I recommend either my setup of a Crossfire VR404 (50x4) and a Crossfire VR302 (300x1). Both of these amps are very powerful, well built and clean. I like mine a lot.

Other amps I like are MTX. Like this Thunder404 (50x4) and this Thunder342 (340x1).

I dont like Audiobahn at all!

neomagus00

yeah, i'd agree to stay away from audiobahn, because while it will perform, it may not do so to expectations; what's the budget you've got set out for the amplification? $570 (the price of the 400.4)?

arbrea

Yes, my budget is around 570.00, also besides the Amps suggested above, is the Phonix Gold Zenon 110.4 any good?

exalted512

never heard of that series
PG is good stuff though
-Cody

arbrea

Cody, If you had 4 MMC 570 Polk MOMO's (5" X7") and 1 MM 2104 Polk MOMO 10" subwoofer, What amps would you buy to get the performance and a reasonable cost?

MacLeod

The Phoenix Gold Xenon is their new top of the line model, it replaces the Titanium series. They are fully regulated and put out the same power from 1 to 8 ohms. They are very good amps and you wouldnt be going wrong by getting one but they wouldnt make my short list.

exalted512

http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/1503
http://www.cardomain.com/item/HIFSAMSON
sounddomain might or might not price match the first amp
-Cody