multi amp question

[PTGT Redman]

I have a 300w amp for my sub.
It has a power distribution box that it runs through. I assume that if I want to get new C pillar speakers I can run them through another dedicated amp that I attached to the distribution box.
If I want to run 150w (peak infinity's) through the amp, how powerful of an amp do I need. I know that if I want to run the door speakers through the amp, I'd need a mutlichannel amp. I figured I could still run the oversized tweeters or component through the head unit.
Does Kenwood make a more compact amp that I can fit under the seat? The R-F 300w I have now barely fits now.

[charwoods3]

so are you wanting both a new more compact sub amp and a new amp to power the infinity's? if so, i would go ahead and get a 4 channel and bridge 2 channels to put to the sub and put the other 2 channels to the infinity's. if you list what exactly you want to do and what equipment you have, then i may be able to give you more ideas.

later,
chad

[PTGT Redman]

Pioneer DEH6500 head unit
Rockford Fosgate 2 channel Punch 300 300W Amp
R-F 12" Sub
Amp is bridgeable

Space is an issue,as I want to keep storage space in back and prefer to keep the amps under seat.

[GR8FLPT]

Measure space you have to use 1st. Then use that as part of your selection process. I ran into same problem. I bought an amp I really wanted because of sound quality. Then I found out its same size as another one I have already that won't fit either.

So I have to make a decision ma I gonna keep it & mount elsewhere or am I gonna sell it & find something else. I theory, am multi-channel amp will do. It's what fits the space thats the issue.

BTW, look for a amp with a built in electronic xover to simplify the install.

So far amps I have that will fit is a 2x50W xtant & a 4x30W alpine.both have xovers but I may use a external one for more variation.

In my case, the Xtant will run fronts, 2 channels of Alpine for rear. Then 2 channels of Alpine bridged to a single sub.

I wanted to run 2 xtant amps. the second one is a 3150. 2x25W for rear & 1x100W to the sub. but space is limited for where I need to put it. Maybe a false floor in the rear of the PT...

[charwoods3]

as gr8flpt said above, give a measurement of max space. do you want to replace the rf amp, or add another amp to it? if it was me, i would replace that amp with a 4 channel. you might look into mtx, alpine, us acoustics depending on how much you want to spend. i think i am personally goung to get a 5-channel amp to run a set of components in the front and maybe another set in the back, and a sub.

[GR8FLPT]

I back up Charwood3 a bit. keep the RF amp, if you like it why replace it. But if space is the issue, then finding the right amp to fit is critical. Xtant makes a mono digital amp thats the footprint of a CD case! But its $$$

5-6 of those would fit under your seats NP! but then you'd need a second morgage. I hear that they are one of the best sounding amps on the market. I looked into them but the price put me off.

[PTGT Redman]

I kept the RF 2channel 300w.
Got a 301x 4 channel.
Have a better installer putting them in so it will be a good set up.

[GR8FLPT]

Installation Technician is alwalys the key to a Good Job!

[charwoods3]

well the reason i said to get rid of the rf amp is b/c he seemed to have a space issue. in my opinion, the best way to go to use the least space would be to run 1 amp instead of 2. seems he got what he wanted though so alls well that ends well.

[GOLDMEMBER]

I have a pioneer 4 channel 240 watt amp under the Passenger seat and hope to be adding 2 XTANT mono blocks in the back.
My only bone of contension is my installer wants to make a Perminant install for the subs and amps and I want it to be semi removable incase I need load stuff in the back