New Speakers - Polk DB6501?

JARblue · 08-25-2014, 10:37 AM

I'm no expert here, but I'm not sure you can with that amp. I think you'll need an additional amp or you can upgrade the one you have.

370z_Roadster · 08-25-2014, 11:05 AM

If you are married to that amp, see if it can operate in Tri-mode. Have not seen this application in many years(all x-over's are active nowadays). If you can replace the amp, go for a 4 channel and bridge channel 3 & 4 for the sub. This is the method I used with the MTX 704x I just installed.

Edit: Looks like the KAC 729s is Tri-Way capable. Now you need a Tri-way Crossover. Might be a tough find.

RedShifter · 08-25-2014, 12:23 PM

I'm not married to it lol it's just what I've had.

Can you recommend an amp that would fit my needs so I know what options to look for so I can upgrade it?

Aescen · 08-25-2014, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedShifter

I'm not married to it lol it's just what I've had.

Can you recommend an amp that would fit my needs so I know what options to look for so I can upgrade it?

You'll need a solid four or 5 channel amp. I'm running an Alpine pdx-v9.

RedShifter · 08-25-2014, 07:02 PM

Okay so I think I will just run two amps. I will keep the Kenwood kac729s I currently have and save that for when I get the sub.

So I need to find a two channel amp that can power the component speakers.

The Alpine looks nice but that is more than I would like to spend.

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370z_Roadster Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Posts: 66 Drives: 11 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 12	If you are married to that amp, see if it can operate in Tri-mode. Have not seen this application in many years(all x-over's are active nowadays). If you can replace the amp, go for a 4 channel and bridge channel 3 & 4 for the sub. This is the method I used with the MTX 704x I just installed. Edit: Looks like the KAC 729s is Tri-Way capable. Now you need a Tri-way Crossover. Might be a tough find. Last edited by 370z_Roadster; 08-25-2014 at 11:21 AM.

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08-25-2014, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
RedShifter Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 32 Drives: 2014 Rep Power: 12	I'm not married to it lol it's just what I've had. Can you recommend an amp that would fit my needs so I know what options to look for so I can upgrade it?

08-25-2014, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
RedShifter Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 32 Drives: 2014 Rep Power: 12	Okay so I think I will just run two amps. I will keep the Kenwood kac729s I currently have and save that for when I get the sub. So I need to find a two channel amp that can power the component speakers. The Alpine looks nice but that is more than I would like to spend.