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Old 02-24-2010, 06:11 PM
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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
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Id say a rockford fostage p400.4
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Originally Posted by dakotaspeir
Id say a rockford fostage p400.4
Thanks.
Why that one over the t400.4?
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Old 02-24-2010, 08:47 PM
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I have just always heard p is better than t when it comes to rockford.. Even tho the p is rated about 10 watts less you can't even notice that..
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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.
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So one person saying a 400w amp and the other a 600w amp.
Bump for more opinions

I always thought you were supposed to match the RMS of your speakers to your amp

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bump bump bump
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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.
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Look up SunDown Audio.
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are u looking to power all 4 speakers and the sub with a single amp or is it just for the 4 vocal speakers? and do u want fade from front to back?
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two letters, JL
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Originally Posted by 09-cobalt-lt
two letters, JL
JL is overrated and over priced. Period.

Zapco
Hertz
Dynaudio
Treo
Sundown Audio
Digital Designs

Would all be brands id chose over JL! (theres some spl and some sq in there..)
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Originally Posted by CordiaDOHC
JL is overrated and over priced. Period.

Zapco
Hertz
Dynaudio
Treo
Sundown Audio
Digital Designs

Would all be brands id chose over JL! (theres some spl and some sq in there..)
that's your opinion. for the money I couldn't find anything better than my old setup(JL subs, amp and Hertz speakers)
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Originally Posted by EmperorJJ1
are u looking to power all 4 speakers and the sub with a single amp or is it just for the 4 vocal speakers? and do u want fade from front to back?
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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