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6 Speakers to 4 channel amp

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Hi all,

I currently have 4 X mb quart 4 ohm speakers in the doors powered by a 4 channel amp.

I would like to add an extra two 6x9 speakers to the parcel shelf.

My amp is 2 ohm stable.

Should I wire the door speakers in parallel to share chan 1&2 on 2 ohm and have the 6x9 on channel 3&4 at 4 ohm

OR.....

Have the front speakers on 1&2 @ 4 ohm, and run my 6x9 parallel with the rear speakers on chan 3&4 @ 2 ohm.

I'm thinking option 1, as getting max power to the 6x9 would be advantageous? Just after some opinions.

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You don't need fully sick 6x9s. Running 6 speakers off a 4 channel is just asking for trouble.
 

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Use another amp for the 6x9's.

Oval cones are far less than ideal and allow much more distortion than a round cone. Just something to think about :p
 

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How about running the 4x door speakers off of channel 1&2 and bridging 3&4 for a sub?
 

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Same issue. 4 channel amp is exactly that. 4 channels. When talking about speakers your talking Front Left and Right. Rear Left and Right. That's your 4 channels. There are 5 channel amps out there that will do what you want.
 
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