small 4 ch amp

[ex650 2]

i was seeing what you guys recommend for a small amp (small size) i was looking at an amp maybe under the dash something that doesnt take alot current draw...i was looking for 100 watts rms and a price limit of about 300 dollars...i have 4-6 1/2 alpine type s 4 ohm speakers....im not looking to win a award with them just something to get a little more output out of them

[Shogen 325]

Anything measured? I don't know what you think is small. :-\

[Infinite913 381]

the new audiopipe nano 4 channel is small and not bad on pricing and decent power for a four channel

[edouble101 314]

100wrms per channel or total?

I have a JL XD400/4, it is 75Wx4 @ 4ohm, fantastic amp. Very small and can be bought for under 3 bones.

[pmureika 31]

100wrms per channel or total?

I have a JL XD400/4, it is 75Wx4 @ 4ohm, fantastic amp. Very small and can be bought for under 3 bones.

I think those alpines can take 100rms each @4 ohms

[edouble101 314]

100wrms per channel or total?

I have a JL XD400/4, it is 75Wx4 @ 4ohm, fantastic amp. Very small and can be bought for under 3 bones.

I think those alpines can take 100rms each @4 ohms

....and?

[ssh 924]

100wrms per channel or total?

I have a JL XD400/4, it is 75Wx4 @ 4ohm, fantastic amp. Very small and can be bought for under 3 bones.

I think those alpines can take 100rms each @4 ohms

....and?

*inserts owned icon here*

[pmureika 31]

100wrms per channel or total?

I have a JL XD400/4, it is 75Wx4 @ 4ohm, fantastic amp. Very small and can be bought for under 3 bones.

I think those alpines can take 100rms each @4 ohms

....and?

Per speaker.

[ex650 2]

my speakers are 150 rms but i was looking for a small amp that might be able to fit in a crx dash out of sight

Edited January 21, 2012 by ex650

[NB50 206]

Might be able to find a used IA6.4 for under 3 hundred.

[pmureika 31]

my speakers are 150 rms but i was looking for a small amp that might be able to fit in a crx dash out of sight

My type R's are only 100rms each. The S takes less.

[ssh 924]

my speakers are 150 rms but i was looking for a small amp that might be able to fit in a crx dash out of sight

My type R's are only 100rms each. The S takes less.

So your using exactly 100watts to each? Even when you turn the volume down?

[Julian 641]

The Massive Nano amps are pretty small

[Sencheezy 689]

my speakers are 150 rms but i was looking for a small amp that might be able to fit in a crx dash out of sight

My type R's are only 100rms each. The S takes less.

So your using exactly 100watts to each? Even when you turn the volume down?

yes, I need all the juice baby

[pmureika 31]

my speakers are 150 rms but i was looking for a small amp that might be able to fit in a crx dash out of sight

My type R's are only 100rms each. The S takes less.

So your using exactly 100watts to each? Even when you turn the volume down?

No the gain is set to 80 watts per channel. 320rms total @ 80% volume and goes down from there.

yes, I need all the juice baby

[pmureika 31]

my speakers are 150 rms but i was looking for a small amp that might be able to fit in a crx dash out of sight

My type R's are only 100rms each. The S takes less.

So your using exactly 100watts to each? Even when you turn the volume down?

No the gain is set to 80 watts per channel. 320rms total @ 80% volume and goes down from there.

yes, I need all the juice baby

Lets get back to original thred and answer his question.

[Jmac 24]

More headroom is never a bad thing as it allows better dynamic range and the ability to set the gain lower, which means a lower noise floor. That said, more power will increase the size of the amplifier in most cases (barring a substantial difference in efficiency, of course) and if the goal is to fit it in the dash, he'll probably be looking at double-digits per channel.

Another option on those old CRXs would be under the dash-board in the center. Would allow more space, IIRC.

[pmureika 31]

More headroom is never a bad thing as it allows better dynamic range and the ability to set the gain lower, which means a lower noise floor. That said, more power will increase the size of the amplifier in most cases (barring a substantial difference in efficiency, of course) and if the goal is to fit it in the dash, he'll probably be looking at double-digits per channel.

Another option on those old CRXs would be under the dash-board in the center. Would allow more space, IIRC.

Thats what he wants to do I was just questioning his rms per speaker rating.

[ex650 2]

More headroom is never a bad thing as it allows better dynamic range and the ability to set the gain lower, which means a lower noise floor. That said, more power will increase the size of the amplifier in most cases (barring a substantial difference in efficiency, of course) and if the goal is to fit it in the dash, he'll probably be looking at double-digits per channel.

Another option on those old CRXs would be under the dash-board in the center. Would allow more space, IIRC.

i was thinking of putting in the same spot your talking about...i just want something with a small foot print for power (so i dont have to run 4 ga wire to it)

[ex650 2]

More headroom is never a bad thing as it allows better dynamic range and the ability to set the gain lower, which means a lower noise floor. That said, more power will increase the size of the amplifier in most cases (barring a substantial difference in efficiency, of course) and if the goal is to fit it in the dash, he'll probably be looking at double-digits per channel.

Another option on those old CRXs would be under the dash-board in the center. Would allow more space, IIRC.

Thats what he wants to do I was just questioning his rms per speaker rating.

mine are the SPS-600...80 watts rrms 240 watts peak...i have had them for a while and thought they were 150 rms

[ex650 2]

the whole thing that got my idea on this was the alpine power pack....i seen one at best buy when walking around in there...i was looking for something with a little more power but about the same size would be nice or a small four channel amp

[pmureika 31]

the whole thing that got my idea on this was the alpine power pack....i seen one at best buy when walking around in there...i was looking for something with a little more power but about the same size would be nice or a small four channel amp

I have used a hiltron amp before but not many features on it. Sonic electronix on the internet. Smallest is 4x50rms a channel.

[Notorious97200 339]

The Alpîne pdx are small and class D. 4 x 100 or 4 x 150

Audiopipe has small amps too.

Pioneer makes small 4 ch amps.

goood luck

[Dangrebel 89]

I know it's not 4 channel but have you looked at the sound digital sd250.2 it's the size of a wallet, class d so it's pretty efficient.

[djtomczak 5]

Rockford Fosgate BR amps look pretty small!