4 Chan Amp ?

[Nguyen128]

After finishing up my sub install I'm going to power my speakers. Running Memphis M Class in the front and back (4 speaker system). Since I didn't install them I don't really know much about it, Gwinnett Sound did it for me. I'll probably be going with Monster Cable for my speakers too so do I need speaker wire & what channel RCA's for my headunit? Also do I need a distribution block because I'm running 2 amps? Thanks guys.

[BanginJimmy]

First you need to know what size power wire they ran to your current amp. Anything less than 4awg will need to be replaced with 4awg at least.
Second, you will need to get a distribution block that accepts 1 4awg in and either 2 4awg or 1 4awg and 1 8awg out. You will also need speaker wire to run from the amp to your new speakers and a set of 4ch RCA's. How many RCA outputs does your head unit have?

List model numbers and/or links for what you have and for what you plan on getting. That will help to determine what else you may need.

[lovinmydodge]

If you want a real solid quality amp. Then try this amp. Its a Cresendo Audio 4 ch amp 125 watts rms at 4 ohms. so its a 1000 watt peak 500 rms total amp. Its a Zenon board, which companies like JL audio etc use. Only the really good quality companies use this board. its a little pricey but you will not find clarity with this power with a 4 ch setup for this price or close....

http://www.crescendoaudio.com/product.php?productid=17516&cat=0&page=0&featured=Y

[Nguyen128]

First you need to know what size power wire they ran to your current amp. Anything less than 4awg will need to be replaced with 4awg at least.
Second, you will need to get a distribution block that accepts 1 4awg in and either 2 4awg or 1 4awg and 1 8awg out. You will also need speaker wire to run from the amp to your new speakers and a set of 4ch RCA's. How many RCA outputs does your head unit have?

List model numbers and/or links for what you have and for what you plan on getting. That will help to determine what else you may need.

current amp: hifonics bxi2010d
wiring: stinger 0 guauge and monster cable i402 2 channel rca's
hu: pioneer p4100 http://www.electronicxpert.com/ebay-stores/pics/AVH-P4100DVD-C.jpg

amp for the speakers i'm not sure yet maybe memphis for that too.

[BanginJimmy]

You should be good then to just add a distro block for the amps and run a set of 4h RCA's to the front amp.

For wiring, I really like knukonceptz.com (http://www.knukonceptz.com/). MUCH better than average wiring for really good prices.


For distribution blocks, I really like the fused ones. That extra bit of protection is never a waste of time or money.

[Nguyen128]

Okay so let me get this straight... I'll need a distribution block to wire the amps together, 4 channel RCAs for the amp to hu, and speaker wire. How much speaker wire do you think I'll need it's a pretty small car.

[BanginJimmy]

You got it.

You will have to measure out how much wire you will need. If you really have no clue, grab some string and lay it down the way you will run it. Add a foot to each length, then add up the lengths of all of the different wires you just measured.