Need help picking an amp...I'm a stereo n00bie
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Need help picking an amp...I'm a stereo n00bie
What amp should I use for my speakers. Doesn't have to be Kicker.
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Kicker 10 " CVX with amp(not sure which one...been too long)
Kicker KS Components up front:
Specs:
Model KS650
Woofer (in., cm) 6-1/2, 16.5
Tweeter (in., cm) 3/4, 2.0
Impedance (Ohms) 4
Max Rec Amp Power (watts PEAK/RMS)* 195/65
Sensitivity (dB 1w/1m) 90
Frequency Response (Hz) 40-21k
Mounting Hole Diameter (in., cm) 5-5/8, 14.3
Mounting Depth (in., cm) 2-1/8, 5.4
Grilles Yes
Kicker KS 6x9s in rear
Specs:
Model KS6930
Woofer (in., cm) 6x9, 16x23.0
Mid (in., cm) 1, 2.5
Tweeter (in., cm) 3/4, 2.0
Impedance (Ohms) 4
Max Rec Amp Power (watts PEAK/RMS)* 300/100
Sensitivity (dB 1w/1m) 92
Frequency Response (Hz) 30-21k
Mounting Hole Diameter (in., cm) 6x8-9/16, 15.2x21.7
Mounting Depth (in., cm) 3-3/16, 8.1
Grilles Yes
Stock HU
Kicker 10 " CVX with amp(not sure which one...been too long)
Kicker KS Components up front:
Specs:
Model KS650
Woofer (in., cm) 6-1/2, 16.5
Tweeter (in., cm) 3/4, 2.0
Impedance (Ohms) 4
Max Rec Amp Power (watts PEAK/RMS)* 195/65
Sensitivity (dB 1w/1m) 90
Frequency Response (Hz) 40-21k
Mounting Hole Diameter (in., cm) 5-5/8, 14.3
Mounting Depth (in., cm) 2-1/8, 5.4
Grilles Yes
Kicker KS 6x9s in rear
Specs:
Model KS6930
Woofer (in., cm) 6x9, 16x23.0
Mid (in., cm) 1, 2.5
Tweeter (in., cm) 3/4, 2.0
Impedance (Ohms) 4
Max Rec Amp Power (watts PEAK/RMS)* 300/100
Sensitivity (dB 1w/1m) 92
Frequency Response (Hz) 30-21k
Mounting Hole Diameter (in., cm) 6x8-9/16, 15.2x21.7
Mounting Depth (in., cm) 3-3/16, 8.1
Grilles Yes
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Generally an amp is an amp if its made by a well-known company, but I would go with the
Kenwood KAC-8405
Generally I stick with Kenwood amps because I have a Kenwood amp powering the speakers in the other room - its regularly used and from 1976 and it still rocks. And only one LED is out, ha.
Its also cheap.
Kenwood KAC-8405
Generally I stick with Kenwood amps because I have a Kenwood amp powering the speakers in the other room - its regularly used and from 1976 and it still rocks. And only one LED is out, ha.
Its also cheap.
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So one person saying a 400w amp and the other a 600w amp.
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I always thought you were supposed to match the RMS of your speakers to your amp
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I always thought you were supposed to match the RMS of your speakers to your amp
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Generally you want the rms to match. The kenwood was a little closer. I would get wattage higher than the front because you could always "fade" to the back so youre not overpowering the front and youre getting a little closer to the back speaker's needed power.
But really 10 or so watts isnt going to matter. Unless youre pushing your speakers (and ears) to the absolute limit 50-70 watts should be fine. Because to get a little higher your wallet gets drastically skinnier.
But really 10 or so watts isnt going to matter. Unless youre pushing your speakers (and ears) to the absolute limit 50-70 watts should be fine. Because to get a little higher your wallet gets drastically skinnier.
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I'm content with the amp that's on the sub right now however if it would be easier(as far as install goes) I wouldn't be opposed to taking that out and just running one amp for all of them. I generally leave it at a 50/50 split.
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pretty much any standard 4 channel that does anywhere from 50w -80w rms is what id go for... for the most part any company listed would work well for you man. ive had alot of experience with the p4004 and if your looking at fosgate i would do it over the power series T
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