KFC-W254MRW Sub Install

[gsg529]

I am preparing to install 4 of these marine subs in a boat. They are pretty hefty speakers: 10”, 4 ohm, 50-200W RMS, 700W Peak and will require a lot of juice. My current plan is to wire them in an overall 4ohm configuration. Wiring them down to a 2ohm load seems like it will set some high amp demands, and wiring them in an 8ohm configuration 'might' impact their performance capabilities - not sure.

I’m interested in an amplifier recommendation and am hoping to stay in the range of $350 or less. I know I have several options, but I would prefer to stay with one amp to fire the subs, however, I would consider two amps if the facts / price are compelling enough.

I am currently leaning towards using a Class D, 2 channel amp, bridgeable to 1 channel and stable at a 4ohm load - but I don't have a particular amp in mind.

I would like to stay in a class D considering the power demands, and knowing that these speakers will perform better at higher RMS levels, I am trying to find a compromise between sufficient power and price. I’m thinking the amp would need to be pretty hefty even if I was to try and push 50W RMS to each speaker. But, I am open to other options and I would consider 2, two channel amps that I could run each individual speaker off of or other ideas not obvious to me. Is there something I'm not considering? Thanks.

[Cal Weldon]

Moved to Class D, you seem to be asking about amps not speakers.