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4-Channel Amplifiers

A 4-channel amplifier is the usual way to power front and rear door speakers with real headroom, or to run a front stage while bridging the other pair to a subwoofer. Choose from Sundown Audio SAEv4, SALT, SFB and SAM models, Crossfire C5, C7 and CFM amps, and a Galeforce option, all from an authorized dealer.

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How to Choose a 4-Channel Amplifier

Check watts per channel at your load

Look at the RMS rating per channel at 4 ohms if you are running typical car speakers, and at 2 ohms if your speakers or wiring present that load. Aim for an amp that delivers around the speakers' RMS rating per channel. Too little power invites clipping when you turn it up; reasonable headroom keeps highs smooth and lets midbass hit without strain.

Three ways to use four channels

  • Front and rear: the classic layout, powering door speakers and rear fill from one chassis.
  • Front plus bridged sub: two channels drive the front stage while the other pair is bridged into a single subwoofer, within the bridged impedance limit in the manual.
  • Active front stage: with a DSP, each tweeter and midbass gets its own channel for precise crossover and time alignment.

Picking a Series

The Sundown SAEv4-100.4, SAEv4-150.4 and SAEv4-200.4 suit factory speaker replacements and modest component sets. The SALT-200.4, SALT-500.4, SFB-200.4, SFB-500.4 and SFB-1000.4 step into higher-output builds. Crossfire offers the C5-400-4, C5-800-4, C7-2000-4 and CFM 800.4, and the SAM-100.4 adds Bluetooth for powersports use. Higher model numbers within a line generally indicate more output, so confirm the RMS chart on each product page.

Pairing Your Amp

Pick speakers rated for the power you plan to send, and run quality RCAs away from the power wire to keep noise out. If you want a sub channel in the same box, compare 5-channel amps; for a single pair of speakers, 2-channel amps may be enough. A 4-channel amplifier still leaves room for a separate monoblock later. See every option in amplifiers.