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Originally Posted by EValentin1
They also brought up the option of using one JL 700/5 amp to power the whole system. but then again that really doesnt bring down the cost. amp would then be $699 and installation $325. besides getting the sub more direct power using a single sub for it and another for the speakers, is there really any advantage to sound quality using two amps? sorry for all the questions just really not to enlightened on this whole car stereo deal. I really do appreciate all of the feedback!!
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If they were to go with one amp, it should drop the install price, when i worked in retail install was based on how many amps, not the size/power, or what ever they are doing. Our prices, keeping in mind this was a few years ago and in Canada, were $90 for a basic amp install, and $25 for an additional amp, do to extra wiring, ect...but thats ADDING an amp, they are still only using one amp.
I would maybe look at the XD200/2 and the 600/1 and call it a day. I might also look at other shops if they want to charge you that much to put in one amp...
As for the SQ using 2 vs 1 amp, yes and no, you can get more power out of mulitple amps, as most multi channel amps wont have as much total power to split up. For ex. the company i work for has a 5ch amp that is 38x4 and 250x1, where as if you go with multiple amps you could get up to 1200x1 and 50x2. or in my case i went with a different series that we do and have 800x1 and 160x2.