Stereo questions, what is a good amp?

(kenteck) · (kenteck) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 03-15-2007, 7:11 PM

OK, I am adding 4 6x9 Polk audio speakers on the tower, and 1 10" sub, what would be the best way to do this,
1 amp for the sub and tower speakers? or 2 amps, 1 for the tower & 1 for the sub?

Also what would be a good amp, I really don’t want anything to extreme, but good enough to power some good sound.

Any thoughts would help.
Thanks
Ken

(ponyh8r) · (ponyh8r) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 03-15-2007, 8:08 PM

Ken,

What kind of sub? What exact model of Polk 6x9?

(kenteck) · (kenteck) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 03-15-2007, 9:00 PM

mike
Polk db690, sub I havent got, more than likely jl audio 10"

(tparider) · (tparider) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 03-15-2007, 10:32 PM

what model of JL Audio 10" sub is it?

(attila916) · (attila916) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 03-15-2007, 10:36 PM

I love my ARC gear! But who knows, I am not really a stereo guy...
All I know is they never over heat or shut off and I run them pretty hard in 100+ temps.

(ponte_06_x2) · (ponte_06_x2) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 03-15-2007, 11:26 PM

attila is right. arc is some dam good stuff

(pnichols) · (pnichols) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-18-2007, 12:20 PM

kicker zx850 http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Kicker-ZX850-4-Channel-Amp-Warranty-ZX850-4_W0QQitemZ190091957848QQcategoryZ79823QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

(ponyh8r) · (ponyh8r) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 03-18-2007, 12:59 PM

Ken,

It really depends on the JL sub. If it is a W6 or W7 I would say look at something else. If it is like a W1 or W3 I think you will be O.K.

(flamethewolf) · (flamethewolf) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 03-18-2007, 9:26 PM

Mike,

are you saying that the W6 and W7 aren't worth it?? i'm in a bit of the same boat, have 4 tower speakers, and looking to add a sub..and need an amp set up...

(ponte_06_x2) · (ponte_06_x2) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 03-18-2007, 11:29 PM

which ever is the most is always the best.

(seattle) · (seattle) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 03-19-2007, 6:58 AM

I had the 850.4 in my last boat running six towers speakers, for two years, and it worked great.I just purchased and installed another Kicker 850.4 in my current boat. They aren't high end, but I've never had a problem with their amps.

(denverd1)

Jeff, he's saying that the W6 and W7 can handle more power. and youneed a bigger amp to really push them.