Ok so I have a Dodge Ram 1500 3rd gen and 2 infinity kappa 6x9's rated at 110 watts rms 330 peak, and 2 kappa 6.5" rated at 75 rms and 225 peak. I want to hook up my Kenwood KAC-7204 Amplifier which is a 2-channel 1000W max, Rated at 170Wx2 rms at 4 ohms and 250 rms at 2 ohms and I was wondering if it was possible or would i burn out my 6.5's doing this because the rms is only 75 while it would be receiving 85W rms. Is there any way to possibly limit the watts going into the 6.5's? Is there anyway i could just tone the amp back to 150 watts rms? some help would be most appreciated!

 

Infinity Kappa speakers are rated at 2ohm. You can not run all four without wiring the speakers in series. In other words, I would get a 4 channel amp to make your life easier. If you run both 6.5's (positive to positive, negative to negative) on one channel that channel would have a 1 ohm load which is not supported by your amp.

You could run the 6x9's off of it. Each one on its own channel.

I highly suggest getting a four channel amp.

 

Thanks so much but i would be wiring the 6x9 and the 6.5 together each on opposite sides (left and right) would that make any difference? and could you point me in the direction of a 4 channel amp that puts out 75ish watts per channel thanks!

 

You will still not be able to run on separate sides because of the 1 ohm load unless you wire in series. Basically you would run positive from one 6.5 to the negative of the other 6.5 and then run the remaining positive and negative to the amp. Same on the 6x9's. That is a lot of wire run. 4 channel amps give you the flexibility in tuning and allow you to adjust levels front to rear, side to side, to your liking.

Look into these amps. I can think of others if you want to shell out the money. This website has never done me wrong.

Pioneer GM-6400F $134

Infinity 475A $160

Pioneer GM-9500F $170 (Free ground shipping in 48 States.)

Alpine MRP-F550 $210 (Free ground shipping in 48 States.)

Polk Audio PA500.4 $210

 

Thanks so much I really appreciate the help! One last question if i get a 4 channel it will be running 2 ohms correct?

 

Yes it will!

 

Thanks so much!