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    would it be better to have a 2 channel amp runnin the speakers and a mono amp for the sub.. or would it just be better to run the whole thing off a 4 or 5 channel amp..?
    i heard when u have more then 1 amp.. it could mess up the groundin.. if u know what i mean..
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    2 amps...

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    2 amps
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    why not get one of the new alpines that has a class D sub portion? irrc, theyve got 4 normal channels, plus the class d and pound pretty damn hard for the price.
    plus theyre the sexy sexy new digital design, which i can say from experience, is very good.

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    Originally posted by dogstar
    why not get one of the new alpines that has a class D sub portion? irrc, theyve got 4 normal channels, plus the class d and pound pretty damn hard for the price.
    plus theyre the sexy sexy new digital design, which i can say from experience, is very good.
    these amps are the shit
    my buddy has one powering his 2 12 type S and it works awsome

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    I think one amp would be easier on your car, though. If it's got enough power to make your speakers and subs hit hard, go for the single.
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    how much is that alpine amp?.. the 4 channel class d one..
    uh right now i have a rf punch 150s amp to power my fronts and mids.. and i might get a mtx thunder to power my sub..
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    Don't buy a 5 channel amp you will never get enough power into the sub. Use as many amps as you can fit into your car. You want every pair of speakers to be amped seperatly if possible. Just make sure you have the power wire ect. to back it up.

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    One amp would be less stress on your car's electrical system however you're gonna get ass power to your subs if you're running your system off of one amp.

    Like others said, use seperate amps for seperate purposes. I'm getting a 4 channel to run my mids and highs and a seperate amp dedicated to run my sub. Get cleaner power running to your sub, if you don't have clean, crisp power what's the point of having a subwoofer in your car?

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    hah i have a jeep.. it dont even have rear speakers for some bass.. so a crappy woofer is good enuff..
    right now i have a 12.1 perfect.. thinkin of what kind of amp i should use for it
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    What's the RMS on the 12? I have a 10.1 and I know it's 350

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    same for the 12
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    I'm getting the MTX Thunder 81000 for my 10

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    Why wouldn't you run two amps. Have one for the subs, and then another for the mids and tweets. It is an easy way to run a system without a crossover. In regards to your car being able to run it, I have never had a problem but you may want to be sure that you use the right gauge of power wire and maybe a cap.

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    for a 12" get either the mrd-m300 or the mrd-m500 if you think you might get a second later.

    good strong amps, and they hit hard.

    i was initially suggesting a 5 channel, as theyre good amps, but you can get an mrd-m300 and a 4 channel for about the same money, and itll give you a much stronger sub

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    I have a mtx thunder 152 im willing to sell if you want it. Also want to get rid of my 2 punch xlc 10's if anyone interested?

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