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Lovecraft · 01-18-2008, 10:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DracoPCGuy

What I would like to find is a small footprint if possible...

Then look for a Class-T amp. Very small because they are digital. Alpine, Blaupunkt and many other manufacturers have made them.

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I have never ran 2 amps in a car at once. So thsi will be new to me when that happens but if I remember right I need just a normal make it louder/clearer amp for the speakers and then a boom boom amp for the subs(one that will split off the LOW bass from the signal).

Don't need 2 amps for this, there are single amps out there with 5 or 6 channels that will power 4 speakers and a sub. It all depends on your priorities and needs.

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Also am I understanding that the volume itself will be controlled by the computer when i want to raise or lower it...sorry stupid question but just want to be sure.

Yes, IF you are connecting the computer's sound card directly to the amp. Some head units have AUX-in so you could also control volume with the head unit.

Good luck on your build.

01-18-2008, 10:34 AM	#4
Lovecraft Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 54	Quote: Originally Posted by DracoPCGuy What I would like to find is a small footprint if possible... Then look for a Class-T amp. Very small because they are digital. Alpine, Blaupunkt and many other manufacturers have made them. Quote: I have never ran 2 amps in a car at once. So thsi will be new to me when that happens but if I remember right I need just a normal make it louder/clearer amp for the speakers and then a boom boom amp for the subs(one that will split off the LOW bass from the signal). Don't need 2 amps for this, there are single amps out there with 5 or 6 channels that will power 4 speakers and a sub. It all depends on your priorities and needs. Quote: Also am I understanding that the volume itself will be controlled by the computer when i want to raise or lower it...sorry stupid question but just want to be sure. Yes, IF you are connecting the computer's sound card directly to the amp. Some head units have AUX-in so you could also control volume with the head unit. Good luck on your build.