I've actually been included in a rather nice 5-channel build into a Honda Pilot. We were using a PDX and aside from a new head unit and much better sound, you would never have guessed anything was in there. (Components all around, sub in a factory locale, new head unit and an alpine pdx 5-channel hidden in the headrest storage compartment under the trunk.)

I was never a huge fan of them, but they definately serve a purpose. (And being digitally regulated is always a bonus.)

my PPI Pro 650 was awesome. Boat loads of power and always ran....sad day when it went for a swim in my buds Basement. I've never had an amp fail on me in 15 years. I've own a continuum and almost bought a Davinci before well you know....

Who the FAK plays 16hz organ material on a 5 channel amp???

^ lol, Telarc does :D

I had two 5 channel Memphis belles in my Neon. Not one problem at all and my car sounded good at all volume levels. I think 5 channel amps can do just as well as any other amplifier providing the amp is of good quality. But that is the case with any amp.

mmm, I wanted those Belles of yours so badly....

Me too!

http://caraudioelectronics.automotive.com/68026/caep-0206-studio-amp/separation.html]Separation | Car Audio & Electronics Magazine Article at Automotive.com

Check the link out. Memphis Bell 16-ST 1300D is what I'm running right now. I'm borrowing it from a friend until his car is ready for anything other than a mono amp. He's only installed my Kicker ZX600.1 and a sub, when he's upgraded his other speakers, then he'll take this puppy back.

Big difference between this 5 channel and the Kenwood 959 5 channel I first bought. The sub channel was too weak, that's why I ended up buying that Kicker amp for the subwoofer.

I disagree that 5 channel amps are useless. Depends on a lot of different things. If you make an educated purchase, and understand the pros and cons of a 5 channel, you might be able to find one that works for you.

the more i look at this thread the more i think the original poster should be steralized

I know another member who's going to have a Memphis Belle ST1300D in his '97 Cavy in a couple of weeks.....:worshippy :D

It will be running Jl Comps up front at 230w per door and a pair of Clarion SSW1001 subs in a ported box....I'm starting a pool for how long it takes before body panels start flying off.....:lol_hitti

Like I said in post #24 :

"I know 5 channels have their place and can work well in many good quality systems.

I just wanted to see how polarized people are on the subject, and guess what, people are."



And it appears some people are still worked up over it!