2-channel vs. 4-channel amplifier

[maxf]

Hey folks,
I've presently got a 2-channel amplifier powering some upgraded speakers in my Subaru Forester. However, I'm thinking about installing a subwoofer, and it'd be nice to just swap out my current amplifier for something sufficient for the speakers + subwoofer, instead of adding a second amp. My question is whether or not I can have a 4-channel amplifier accomplish this task of powering 2 speakers (not bridged) and a subwoofer (bridged). I would assume so, but I want to make sure, first. Here are some candidates I've found:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_070XPA4640/Dual-XPA4640.html?tp=35782
http://signature.crutchfield.com/s_099EA4200/Eclipse-EA4200.html

Also, would it be problematic to have my amplifier under my passenger seat, and the subwoofer all the way in the trunk?

[stangs07zx10r]

here is the cheapest i would go.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500MRPF300/Alpine-MRP-F300.html?tp=35782

[stangs07zx10r]

Hey folks,
I've presently got a 2-channel amplifier powering some upgraded speakers in my Subaru Forester. However, I'm thinking about installing a subwoofer, and it'd be nice to just swap out my current amplifier for something sufficient for the speakers + subwoofer, instead of adding a second amp. My question is whether or not I can have a 4-channel amplifier accomplish this task of powering 2 speakers (not bridged) and a subwoofer (bridged). I would assume so, but I want to make sure, first. Here are some candidates I've found:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_070XPA4640/Dual-XPA4640.html?tp=35782
http://signature.crutchfield.com/s_099EA4200/Eclipse-EA4200.html

Also, would it be problematic to have my amplifier under my passenger seat, and the subwoofer all the way in the trunk?there are no issues with what you are wanting to do... i did see a couple of jvc class d amps in the for sale section... just buy one of those and keep ur current amp too.

[Dr.JuliusHibbard]

yes

no

the f300 is a solid little amp. especially for the $

[acvw_insanity]

Just a general reply.


yes, four channel amps are great for powering a pair of front speakers(components, coaxials, whatever) and bridging the rear two channels for a sub. I have had this setup a few different times in different vehicles. it's great for less wires, and less space taken up.