5 Channel amps. Are they any good?

Soundbite New member Username: Zen936 Post Number: 23 Registered: 01-2004	Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 00:50 GMT Also, what's the real difference between getting a 5 channel amp (4 spks + 1 sub) compared to getting two separate amps for spkrs and subs?
GlassWolf New member Username: Glasswolf Post Number: 776 Registered: 12-2003	Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 01:42 GMT depends on the amp you want. the JL Audio 500/5 is a terrific amp for an all in one solution. the advantage to separate amps mainly is more control over power levels.
Soundbite New member Username: Zen936 Post Number: 24 Registered: 01-2004	Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 17:07 GMT I've decided to kick out my Kenwood mono amp (Didnt I just bought that 2 weeks ago??) and now I'm planning to just go for 5 channels. Hence the questions. As you know, I'm running two pair of Alpine Type R components and a LA sub at 300watt rms. Here's my two choices: 1. Kicker KX700.5 5-channel amplifier 2. Alpine MRV-F450 V12 5-channel amplifier JL Audio isn't sold here and is only made to custom order. Overall, it'd be more expensive so I'm left with these two options. Which of the two would you recommend and are there any reason for your recommendation?
GlassWolf New member Username: Glasswolf Post Number: 793 Registered: 12-2003	Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 20:05 GMT either one would be a nice amplifier. personally, I'd probably opt for the kicker.