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Stl-986 · 03-29-2021, 11:11 AM

most 5 channel & 6 channel amps will still be on the lower side for the 4 channels @ 4ohm. Usually they top out at 50amp x4 & the rest is going to go to the sub channel.

Another alternative is of course multiple amps. such as an amp for the front & rear and one for the door subs. Down size is that the amp will be way over powered usually. Add in space and wiring to the battery it gets pretty crowded.

Realistically though anything more then 50x4 is going to be more then enough in any convertible. Still though there are a multitude of options. I went with the MB amp cause it meant I wouldn't be taking up any additional space and I wouldn't have to extend or re-wire the door speakers. I'm also one that would rather have the amp be smaller then the speakers that way I can't blow them out and I prefer to keep things clean and "stock-ish"

03-29-2021, 11:11 AM	#28
Stl-986 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 1,182	most 5 channel & 6 channel amps will still be on the lower side for the 4 channels @ 4ohm. Usually they top out at 50amp x4 & the rest is going to go to the sub channel. Another alternative is of course multiple amps. such as an amp for the front & rear and one for the door subs. Down size is that the amp will be way over powered usually. Add in space and wiring to the battery it gets pretty crowded. Realistically though anything more then 50x4 is going to be more then enough in any convertible. Still though there are a multitude of options. I went with the MB amp cause it meant I wouldn't be taking up any additional space and I wouldn't have to extend or re-wire the door speakers. I'm also one that would rather have the amp be smaller then the speakers that way I can't blow them out and I prefer to keep things clean and "stock-ish" __________________ 2000 Boxster Tiptronic 2003 Boxster 2003 996 C2 Cab 2002 996 (SOLD) 1986 944 (gone but missed)