Curious about 2 channel and 4 channel, buying decision...

[optimusp517]

I've just picked up a set of component speakers for myself. Now I'm figuring out how I want to power it. What would be better 2 channel or 4 channel?
I will be planning to pick up a 10'' sub later down the line, but not now.

I've been thinking about going with a 2 channel, but I've ran across this deal on Hifonics Titan TX8805

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_4927.html#reviews

Some please tell me what I should honestly consider doing.

[asubimmer]

you may want a better amp and also it depends how many speakers you have to determine how many channels you need. You are going to have to run the sub off another amp.

[KenC]

If you bridge channels three and four to a 4 ohm sub, they'll power it just fine while channels one and two power the components up front.

[optimusp517]

If you bridge channels three and four to a 4 ohm sub, they'll power it just fine while channels one and two power the components up front.

That's the plan I have for now if I go with the Hifonics.

there's also the other plan where I plan to pick this up

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=253

Just to power the component speakers and then pick up a new amp later for the sub itself

Is there a way or route that people do prefer? or recommend honestly?

[asubimmer]

IMHO in the long run you would be much happier w/ 2 amps...one for the sub and one for the other speakers...not to mention JL is really nice. I would deff go w/ that over the other amp you were looking at.

[KenC]

There's no reason to get two amps if you don't need them. Just make sure that there are crossovers on the amp for a sub.