which is better?

[serg18 10+ year member]

is a mono amp better than a two channel amp

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[Vengure 10+ year member]

Depends on what you powering components or subs ?

 

[green_slip 10+ year member]

probably subs seeing as most components always come in pairs which can only be wired from two channels (correct me if i'm wrong).

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

As with everything else, it depends. If you can find a quality two-channel amp that makes the power you need at the impedance you need then it is good. If a mono amp can do the same thing it is good. Most newer mono amps are class D and have a rather limited frequency range which eliminates them from use as a mid-high amp. They are also generally more powerful and much more efficient than a simularly priced two-channel amp and this suits them to sub duty. If you are looking for really high power, mono Class D is pretty much the only way to go. For a modestly powered system, a two-channel amp can drive subs just as well as mono.

 

[green_slip 10+ year member]

thanks helo, that clears up everything.

 

[limitkid7 5,000+ posts]

yup therefore mono better for subs