Which amplifiers to use to drive the door speakers and subwoofer. – Taramps

For door speakers and subwoofers, Taramps offers several amplifier models that can help you build or upgrade your car audio project.

Below is a comparison table of Taramps amplifier models, organized by their features:

Features	TS 400X4	TS 800X4	TL 500	TL 1500	DS 800X4
RMS Power	4x100W @ 2Ω 2x200W @ 4Ω	4x200W @ 2Ω 2x400W @ 4Ω	2x45W @ 2Ω	2x95W @ 2Ω 1x200W @ 4Ω	4x200W @ 2Ω 2x400W @ 4Ω
Frequency Response	18Hz ~ 30kHz (-3dB)	10Hz ~ 20kHz (-3dB)	80Hz ~ 40kHz (-3dB)	Sub Out: 15Hz ~ 90Hz (-12dB/8th) Stereo Out: 90Hz ~ 30kHz (-12dB/8th)	10Hz ~ 22kHz (-3dB)
DSP Compatible?	YES	YES	NO	NO	YES
Power Supply / Battery	40A – 60A	40A – 100A	40A	40A – 60A	40A – 100A
Input (RCA / CABLE)	RCA or CABLE	RCA or CABLE	RCA or CABLE	CABLE	RCA or CABLE

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Most Frequently Asked Questions When Choosing an Amplifier

They are usually related to the number of speakers in the system. For example:

2 door speakers + 1 subwoofer
4 door speakers + 1 subwoofer
2 rear deck speakers + 2 door speakers + 1 subwoofer
4 door speakers + 2 rear deck speakers + 1 subwoofer

The correct amplifier choice depends directly on this setup, especially the RMS power and impedance, to ensure optimal power delivery and the best system performance.

Example Configurations

🔹 Configuration 1:

2 door speakers (50W RMS / 4Ω each) + 1 subwoofer (200W RMS / 4Ω)

Recommended amplifier: TL 1500

Suggested wiring:

1 speaker per stereo channel (L/R)
Subwoofer connected to the dedicated subwoofer output

🔹 Configuration 2:

4 door speakers (100W RMS / 4Ω each) + 1 subwoofer (350W RMS / 4Ω)

Recommended amplifiers: TS 400X4, TS 800X4, or DS 800X4

Suggested wiring:

2 speakers in parallel on channel CH1
2 speakers in parallel on channel CH2
Subwoofer bridged across CH3 and CH4

🔹 Configuration 3:

2 rear deck speakers (150W RMS / 4Ω each) + 2 door speakers (60W RMS / 4Ω each) + 1 subwoofer

Recommended amplifiers: TS 400X4, TS 800X4, or DS 800X4

Suggested wiring:

Door speakers in parallel on CH1
Rear deck speakers in parallel on CH2
Subwoofer bridged across CH3 and CH4

🔹 Configuration 4:

4 door speakers + 2 rear deck speakers + 1 subwoofer

Best solution: Use two amplifiers for better performance

1x TS 800X4 or DS 800X4 + 1x TS 400X4

Technical reason:
With this number of speakers, using only one amplifier limits power distribution and balance. Splitting the load between two amplifiers ensures better performance and independent channel control.

Suggested wiring:

TS 400X4: 1 speaker per channel (4 channels = 4 door speakers)
TS 800X4 or DS 800X4:
- CH1: 1 rear deck speaker
- CH2: 1 rear deck speaker
- CH3 and CH4 bridged: subwoofer

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