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Old Jun 14, 2010
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Amp questions

Ok so im thinking about running with the Alpine Class D 500w amp. I was wondering if i could use this amp to power 1 sub and 4 speakers, or would i need 2 amps? Thanks.

Heres the amp: Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.
 
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what size sub you going to run? Thats an awful small amp for all that.
 
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10" Alpine Type R
Sub: Alpine SWR-1042D Type-R 10" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils at Crutchfield Signature
 
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Well that amp will run the sub only. Id think about getting either a bigger amp or another amp for your speakers.
 
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Do you think this amp could power both?

Amp: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kicker+-...&skuId=9925471
 

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You need a 5 channel amp, or a mono and a 4 channel...
 
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Ight, Well im going to be running a 10" alpine type R, 2 Alpine 5x7s and 2 Alpine 5-1/4 (Both Type Rs). What do you guys think i should run with as far as a amp. Not looking to spend to much money haha.
 
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