SR6500 and Eclpise AMP XA4000

Carsten
Carsten Posts: 1
edited January 2007 in Car Audio & Electronics
The Eclipse amp is a strong one and I am going back and forth in my head on how to hook this up. It is a 4 channel amp and I have only the one set of SR6500.

Here is a link for the amp specs
http://www.eclipse-web.com/amp/xa4000.html

Should I bypass the bulky crossovers and use the crossover on the amp. This would free me up some amp rack space for me which I greatly need.

Should I bridge it and run one channel to each set?

Or should I run just 2 channels leaving 2 unhooked?
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2007
    I would use the x-overs designed by Polk for those specific drivers. They will also give the tweeter a little protection. For power, I would try your last option first and see how you like it.
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited January 2007
    Why not run all 4ch's to them, it will give you more control....
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited January 2007
    That is a lot of power and could easily rip those SR's to shreds if you bi-amp them and youre not careful.

    However, I would say that running them thru the SR crossovers would be your best bet. It would offer a measure of protection and, its an excellent crossover.

    Just make sure to remember, that is a LOT of power so use common sense with the gains and volume. ;)
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  • Polkemon
    Polkemon Posts: 144
    edited January 2007
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  • Polkemon
    Polkemon Posts: 144
    edited January 2007
    I have a 450/4 with gain at 12 o'clock froma Nak. MB-x head and 5 Volt pre-outs sending 150 watts per side to my SR6500 through the sr crossover and they sound awesome and so far I have had no issue from the sr's and they play very loud but yet so soft if you no what I mean. Beautiful speakers!!!!!
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    NEWEST RIDE:
    2006 Silver Jaguar XKR Coupe with factory BBS 20" and upgraded Brembo Brakes from factory....
    Supercharger Pully Upgrade
    Air Intake
    Mina Exhaust System....

    2007 Chevy Tahoe (Daily Driver):
    Front Doors POLK sr6500
    Amp front JL 450/4
    Amp Sub JL 500/1
    Sub JL 10w6

    (Work Trucks)
    2005 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.6L V-8
    All Stock!!! In the process of changing this.

    2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6L Diesel
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