Hey All,

I am just about ready to buy the rest of my audio equipment, and have settled on Boston Acoustics components up front, a pair of Boston's in the rear deck, and 2 kicker 8" subs. How do I decide which amp to choose? I have been told that the JL 500/5 would be able to handle it all, but I've also been told that a dedicated amp for the subs is the way to go. I don't know much about amps, but want to make sure I choose the right one. Thanks.

 

If you like JL Audio (Like I do)

JL 300/4 for the Boston's

250/1 for those Kicker 8's

 

Just for the sake of learning, is there a technical reason to go with two amps instead of one?

 

very insterested about this too... seeing my car is already wired for 1 amp... i was thinking to get a 5 or 6 channel amp.... 4 speakers + 2 subs

 

Using two amps reduces the risk of sub noise coupling. When your sub is hitting very hard with an average 3/4/5 integrated channel amp it will heat up and inject ground plane noise that compromises the main's fidelity. So it is best to have a dedicated BD/D class amp for the sub/s.