Hey,
I'm new to audio and am looking for recommendations on an amp suitable for car audio. I'm looking for a small enclosed amp that can power 3 speakers (1 in front, 2 in the rear).
After searching this forum for a while i've found the TPA3116/TPA3116D2 to be most recommended. The problem is, they are only in 2.1 stereo, 2.0 stereo or 1.0 mono.
The most simple solution I can think of is:
- 2.1 stereo amp
- Left and right channel for rear speakers
- Subwoofer channel for front speaker
- Turn the subwoofer frequency to the max
This is probably not the best idea, which is why I'm posting
I'm open to suggestions on what I can do!
I'm new to audio and am looking for recommendations on an amp suitable for car audio. I'm looking for a small enclosed amp that can power 3 speakers (1 in front, 2 in the rear).
After searching this forum for a while i've found the TPA3116/TPA3116D2 to be most recommended. The problem is, they are only in 2.1 stereo, 2.0 stereo or 1.0 mono.
The most simple solution I can think of is:
- 2.1 stereo amp
- Left and right channel for rear speakers
- Subwoofer channel for front speaker
- Turn the subwoofer frequency to the max
This is probably not the best idea, which is why I'm posting
I'm open to suggestions on what I can do!
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why the hell do you want 3 speakers 1 in the front and 2 in the back?
Do you also listen to that kind of system where you live ?
Turn the subwoofer frequency to the max All youy would get is the deepest voices and bass
https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Channel-Bluetooth-Amplifier-Digital/dp/B07TB3HR8F
Do you also listen to that kind of system where you live ?
Turn the subwoofer frequency to the max All youy would get is the deepest voices and bass
https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Channel-Bluetooth-Amplifier-Digital/dp/B07TB3HR8F
It's going in a car from the 70s. A lot of cars from that era only had 1 or 3 speakers.
Hahaha well I just thought there would be a point in that frequency range where it would sound like a regular speaker.
Wow that one looks great! Shame that it takes so long to deliver.
I've read that it's possible with a 2 channel:
- Left CH: Left rear speaker, centre front speaker wired in parallel
- Right CH: Right rear speaker, centre front speaker wired in parallel
Can anyone confirm? Would prefer a smaller unit so I can retrofit it into the factory radio.
Hahaha well I just thought there would be a point in that frequency range where it would sound like a regular speaker.
Wow that one looks great! Shame that it takes so long to deliver.
I've read that it's possible with a 2 channel:
- Left CH: Left rear speaker, centre front speaker wired in parallel
- Right CH: Right rear speaker, centre front speaker wired in parallel
Can anyone confirm? Would prefer a smaller unit so I can retrofit it into the factory radio.
Scratch that. I was looking for speakers and there's not much selection in 8 ohms.
So new proposed setup:
- 2CH amp
- Left CH: Left rear speaker (4ohm), centre front DVC speaker (4ohm) wired in series
- Right CH: Right rear speaker(4ohm), centre front DVC speaker (4ohm) wired in series
So new proposed setup:
- 2CH amp
- Left CH: Left rear speaker (4ohm), centre front DVC speaker (4ohm) wired in series
- Right CH: Right rear speaker(4ohm), centre front DVC speaker (4ohm) wired in series
I'm so curious, what car?
I would probably get a 3 channel or a 4 channel car amp that has bridgeable outputs. Just make sure it isn't set for a low pass filter. The Alpine KTP-445U can fit behind a radio usually.
I would probably get a 3 channel or a 4 channel car amp that has bridgeable outputs. Just make sure it isn't set for a low pass filter. The Alpine KTP-445U can fit behind a radio usually.
Unfortunately there's no compact 4 channel amp 🙁
Am I going to have level issues proposed setup? I don't mind if there's not too much difference since I rarely take passengers.
1979 Toyota Cressida.
I've read that the TPA3116/D2 has bridged outputs. I'm trying to keep this pretty low budget since it's just a replacement for my bluetooth speaker that I use
I think being able to set front/rear levels is a part of any reasonable setup. The speakers are going to begin with different sensitivities. Their response may call undue attention, consider that you might be listening to them on a certain axis. This might have an effect on your overall tonal balance.
There are other ways to deal with issues like this, they won't be any simpler.
There are other ways to deal with issues like this, they won't be any simpler.