Recommendations for a good 5-Channel Amp

[DJ Q]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a great 5 channel amp. I don't know what's out there, but I want it to be simple. What I'm looking for is:

125wrms x 4 @ 4 ohms + 500wrms x 1 @ ? ohms
250wrms x 4 @ 2 ohms + 1000wrms x 1 @ ? ohms

The reason for the "? ohms" is because I'm not sure that a 1 ohm mode will be available.
I know a lot of people may die a little at the thought of 5-channel, but I'm not looking to upgrade this system. It's going to be a bit of SQ with the option of adding the "L". So it's not going to be a true, time aligned, tonally accurate, well balanced sound stage... It's just going to sound good. Why 5 Channel and not 4 channel and a mono? Easier and neater to install.

For front stage:
Either Image Dynamics CTX65CS or Morel Tempo 6"

Rear Fill:
18Sound 8MB400 + Audiopipe Bullet Tweeters

Bass:
IDQ 10" x 2 Sealed

Now that you've calmed down from the near heart attack you may have suffered when you saw the 18 sound, they're not going to be on for my daily set. Those are just for when I go to the beach, or having a lime near the car. Maybe while I'm driving I might get the urge to crank them up, but they'll be there solely for protecting the Morel's or ID's when the Volume starts to go up.

Anyway, this thread is NOT about my choice of components, but about available 5 channel amplifiers. Please state prices, where I can get them and model numbers so that I can google them myself.

So far, I've seen this Hifonics which comes close...
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_238 ... .4-1K.html

Thanks for all the help guys

[nervewrecker]

saw a nice JBL 5 channel by R&K imports today, pm him & see if its for sale.

[Aaron 2NR]

i got the JL 5 channel...really good amp

[Soundstream_626]

I think you`re gonna have a tough time getting that much power on the midrange side

these are 2 of the few out there with that much on the sub channel

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_238 ... .4-1K.html

http://www.woofersetc.com/p-7156-16-mc5 ... fiers.aspx

[black start]

^dah memphis dan...hear nah...dah ting is probabli real pain dan....it look wicked mad....buh seriousli....locally jl900/5 for like around 6k on tuner new brand from powerseller.....

[TheWiseOne]

you can also look at the ZED AUDIO LEVIATHAN

Specifications

Rated power is 150 watts x 6 into 4 ohm or 300w x 6 into 2 ohm.

Bridged power is 300w x 3 into 8 ohm or 600w x 3 into 4 ohm.

The 3 pairs of channels are independently bridgeable.

Two, four or six input configuration.

Channels 1+2 feature a 24dB per octave Linkwitz Riley High crossover.

Channels 1+2 can run in FLAT mode (Pre-amplifiers completely bypassed), High Pass or Low Pass from channels 5+6.

Channels 3+4 feature 24dB per octave Linkwitz Riley High and Low Pass crossovers.

Channels 3+4 can run in FLAT mode (Pre-amplifiers completely bypassed), High Pass, Low Pass or Bandpass or Low Pass from channels 5+6.

Channels 5+6 feature feature 24dB per octave Linkwitz Riley High and Low Pass crossovers.

Channels 5+6 can run in FLAT mode (Pre-amplifiers completely bypassed), High Pass, Low Pass or Bandpass.

The High Pass crossover doubles as a subsonic filter as it is able to respond down to 10Hz.

[chosen1]

Djq....dont mean to spam ur thread

is the hifonics 5 channel available locally.

i am looking like you for a 5 chsnnel so i will be following ur thread along with mine

[TheWiseOne]

Other 5 channels you can look at from GROUND ZERO are -

TITANIUM GZTA 5120X - http://www.ground-zero-audio.com/english/08_ta5120x.htm

TITANIUM GZTA 5125X - http://www.ground-zero-audio.com/english/08_ta5125x.htm

HYDROOGEN GZHA 5125XII - http://www.ground-zero-audio.com/english/08_ha5125x.htm

URANIUM GZUA 5600dx - http://www.ground-zero-audio.com/englis ... 5600dx.htm

[MBC Autotronix]

Djq....dont mean to spam ur thread

is the hifonics 5 channel available locally.

i am looking like you for a 5 chsnnel so i will be following ur thread along with mine

Yes The hifonics is available locally and we have sold quite a few....the last was was sold on friday. Getting more in a subsequent shipment and they go for 3800.00

The only downside of the hifonics is the physical size...

[Coppershot]

A few of the tuners here have 5 ch amps

Eclipse XA5000 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7473_Eclipse-XA5000.html
Boston Acoustics GTA 1005 & GTA 1105 (update to the 1005)
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_39767_Boston-Acoustics-GTA-1105.html
Soundstream lil wonder 4 (around $1600) and phoenix gold has two new 5 channel amp.

All these can be found locally.

Also these amps were released recently. Yet to see down here.
All class D, all small footprint too . All rated over 900rms

Hertz HDP5
Polk audio PA D5000.5
Precision Power Phantom p900.5
Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D

[DJ Q]

HYDROOGEN GZHA 5125XII - http://www.ground-zero-audio.com/english/08_ha5125x.htm

Rhyan, you forgot you showed me that Zed audio amp already... but it doesn't have enough power. But this amp that I quoted here... something's confusing me. The page says it does 2 x 300/400 rms @ 4 ohm + 1 by 900rms @1 ohm, yet in this sheet: http://www.ground-zero-audio.com/13_download/gzha.pdf it says something different.

Please clarify.

If what the main page says is true... that's basically perfect.

[DJ Q]

Ok I don't think that ground zero amp is it. Read here: http://www.ground-zero-audio.com/13_dow ... axii_1.pdf you see those specs again... but it's at 10% THD

Not to mention it states 3 x 40A fuses and unless that amp is 100% efficient @ 14.4v...

Seems like I'll need two amps

[chosen1]

wow this is a great thread!!

thanks to the OP for this enquiry.

i did nott know that there were so many 5 channels available locally. that hifonics or the ground zero hydrogen would work great for me..

[DJ Q]

No problem chosen one


wee oo pee oooo wee

[riadb]

have a directed D2205 for sale in immaculate conditon.
asking $2200 for it.

[DJ Q]

^Thanks Riad,

But those aren't the specs that I'm looking for.

[Ted_v2]

have a directed D2205 for sale in immaculate conditon.
asking $2200 for it.

Sweet amp

i had a system playing 2 cadance 8" sealed back(4 ohm) per channel
2 image dynamic 6" (at 4 ohm)

and 3 10" id10"(300rms subs)

and that amp played it

Could off used more power on the bass(subs didnt max)doh but for a 5channel it was amazing to see

[riadb]

orr ok no prob... good luck finding a 5ch that will give u 1000rms x1 on the sub channel tho...

[infinite_RPM]

ppi pc740.5 i know its power is on the low side but deserves a look...

[DJ Q]

orr ok no prob... good luck finding a 5ch that will give u 1000rms x1 on the sub channel tho...

Hifonics i60.4 + 1k
Just doesn't do enough on the other channels

[Coppershot]

Phoenix Gold Ti1600.5 hybrid AB/D
100 Watts x 4 Channel / 4 Ohm
150 Watts x 4 Channel / 2 Ohm
Sub
750 watts x 1 Channel / 2 Ohm
1000 watts x 1 Channel / 1 Ohm
http://www.phoenixgold.com/productDetails.aspx?ProductId=37&CategoryID=1
These is a review of the mono and the 4 channel in the Ti series on their homepage

BTW who selling the Ground Zero amps, down here?
Interested in the hydrogen and the uranium amps.

[DJ Q]

^Nice, but that 1000x1 is dynamic.

It's 120 x 4 + 800 x 1 RMS

Nice amp though

[silent_riot]

You should reconsider getting a 4 ch and mono. Installation difficulties can be overcome with a bit more planning. Additionally, the 4 ch and mono will be easier to resell or reuse when upgrading your system. My 2c.

[DJ Q]

You should reconsider getting a 4 ch and mono. Installation difficulties can be overcome with a bit more planning. Additionally, the 4 ch and mono will be easier to resell or reuse when upgrading your system. My 2c.

I realise I have no choice.
But I want to do something permanent. I don't want to have to upgrade.

In fact my only real problem with my system as it is, is the amount of space the sub takes up. So I'm taking this opportunity to get me some nice comps, nice subs, and good amps. Do it once, do it right.

[Sully]

You should reconsider getting a 4 ch and mono. Installation difficulties can be overcome with a bit more planning. Additionally, the 4 ch and mono will be easier to resell or reuse when upgrading your system. My 2c.

Got that combo for sale if you're interested.

[- Rovin's car audio -]

u shud go with silent_riot's suggestion of a good 4chan & mono , once ur a basshead or like to hear loud music outside like for beach\river d majority of 5chan amps out there wont cut it

if u buy 2 good quality amps i dont see y it cant be a permanent buy

for me once i buy some good equipment it last me a solid 2-3yrs until i feel to change just to try something new ...

[DJ Q]

Ok guys I guess this is where this ends

Thanks for all your help but I realise I'll have to go with two amps.

Rovin, I'll be checking you for an ASA-1000.1Dx

Thanks again guys

[- Rovin's car audio -]

when do u need it ? , out of stock right now but new stocks coming in a few wks , some other brands coming in too so u will have more choices when it all arrives ....

[DJ Q]

Probably next month I'll get it.

I like the ASA... I'll try that one.

Everytime I buying audio I always end up checking you for something. I'm a great customer