4 channel Amplifier Install, Does anyone know how to wire up a 4 channel amplifier? Options

[Aleksa]

Hi I've recently installed a headunit and front and rear pioneer speakers. I also have a 4 channel pioneer amplifier and was hoping to use that to power my speakers, only problem is i've never installed an amp before, i did the head unit and speakers but an amplifier is a bit scary. I also have a 15 inch kicker L7 subwoofer sitting in my garage. Just wondering wether anyone know's the box specs for that sub for a vented box. I tried kicker but all they have is 8, 10 and 12 inch specs and they aren't emailing me back either. But yeah any input on wiring a 4 channel amplifier would be greatly apriciated... thanks...

[Ugglan]

Are you using the amp for the speakers only or do you also want to connect the sub to it aswell?
I don't have a answer but I'm looking at a simular setup some day (when i got the money)

[WWSideWinder]

Amp Sert up wil be something along the lines of

Front Left + and -

Front Right + and -

Back Left + and -

Back Right + and -


My Setup is this.

I'm running 6.5" 3 way in the front doors with tweeters in the "Sail" (See "Curren updates" for the location)
6.5" 2 way in the back.

These are running off my 45Watt head unit and are plenty loud for me.

My Sub is running off a 4 Channel Amp but set up like this.

The front left and right channela are not used.
I have bridged the rear left and right. This gives me double the wattes for the sub than using a single channel.

This setup may suit you (Flames comming my way I can see) but a lot of people will tell you that th esound from an amp that is not being pushed will sound better. Me I'm happy with what I have.

You have not stated the Wattage of your Amp nor your head unit so I cant be more specific than that.

I strongly suggest you get a good 8 guage or 4 guage wiering kit to power the amp and this wil lalso give you the amp power on lead and the RCA's.

I also suggest you search this site for more information.

1 more suggestion remember to run the power for the Amp on 1 side of the car and the RCA down th eouther to avoid interfearance.

Any questions and you can PM me (I'm not an expert but I did a lot of research befor setting up my system and I'm constintly trying to improve it)

[D-Man]

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learni...s/amp_guide.pdf
http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/learningc...ers_wiring.html

[WWSideWinder]

Excellent info D-Man

[Aleksa]

Are you using the amp for the speakers only or do you also want to connect the sub to it aswell?
I don't have a answer but I'm looking at a simular setup some day (when i got the money)

Yeah i'm just using the 4 channel for the speakers and i'm looking around for a nice mono block to power my sub...

[Aleksa]

Amp Sert up wil be something along the lines of

Front Left + and -

Front Right + and -

Back Left + and -

Back Right + and -


My Setup is this.

I'm running 6.5" 3 way in the front doors with tweeters in the "Sail" (See "Curren updates" for the location)
6.5" 2 way in the back.

These are running off my 45Watt head unit and are plenty loud for me.

My Sub is running off a 4 Channel Amp but set up like this.

The front left and right channela are not used.
I have bridged the rear left and right. This gives me double the wattes for the sub than using a single channel.

This setup may suit you (Flames comming my way I can see) but a lot of people will tell you that th esound from an amp that is not being pushed will sound better. Me I'm happy with what I have.

You have not stated the Wattage of your Amp nor your head unit so I cant be more specific than that.

I strongly suggest you get a good 8 guage or 4 guage wiering kit to power the amp and this wil lalso give you the amp power on lead and the RCA's.

I also suggest you search this site for more information.

1 more suggestion remember to run the power for the Amp on 1 side of the car and the RCA down th eouther to avoid interfearance.

Any questions and you can PM me (I'm not an expert but I did a lot of research befor setting up my system and I'm constintly trying to improve it)

Thanks sounds simple enough. Yeah i got a 600 watt pioneer amp and i don't know how many watts my head unit is but it's a pioneer DEH-3050UB...

[Aleksa]

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learni...s/amp_guide.pdf
http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/learningc...ers_wiring.html

Hey thanks man this has everything i need to know. I'll try it out as soon as i get some time and post how it goes. thanks...