I've been planning for stereo upgrading in my car. I'm going to build 3-way system. This is my very FIRST TIME using multiple amplifiers. I'm not sure if my car's electrical could support abundant amplifiers used. My car is 1983 380SEL.
Attached pics are diagrams of bi-amping vs. tri-amping that I could figure of:
As mentioned earlier I've never experienced with multiple amplifiers system before, I need advice from experienced people to suggest which system you recommend. And are there any modifications on my car's electrical system required to support the enormous current consumption for these systems?
Attached pics are diagrams of bi-amping vs. tri-amping that I could figure of:
- System A is tri-amping utilizing 3 amplifiers. The Soundstream amp is actually 5-ch configuration but it could be switched to 3-ch by bridging front and rear channels together.
- System B is bi-amping utilizing 2 amplifiers. The Soundstream amp now will perform 5-ch configuration so as to reduce an amplifier used--the tiny Sony amplifier.
As mentioned earlier I've never experienced with multiple amplifiers system before, I need advice from experienced people to suggest which system you recommend. And are there any modifications on my car's electrical system required to support the enormous current consumption for these systems?
Tri-amping will give you will give you better audio performance. Bi-amping is simple, but the audio quality will not be as good as Tri amp. If you are looking forward to making a simple system, I'll tell you to go for setup B. Here is a Bi-amp design that you may see as a reference: https://www.pcbway.com/project/shar...86_For_DIY_Active_Studio_Monitor_Speaker.html
How do you define 'could support'?
What's the actual current rating of your alternator? It should be either printed on it or found by looking up the part number on the alternator.
What's the actual current rating of your alternator? It should be either printed on it or found by looking up the part number on the alternator.
Could supply current the each amplifier without problem
My alternator is rated 120A.
For most all vehicles, a 120 amp alternator would be sufficient to power your system, above what the vehicle would be likely to use.