what size amp

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Topic: what size amp

Posted By: hydroslimjim
Subject: what size amp
Date Posted: November 09, 2003 at 7:02 AM

i put a factory kia am/fm.cass/cd stereo in my 78 ford pickup. and i dont have much volume on it [hardly hear it ].does anyone no what size amp is in the 2001 kia optima ?and can anyone tell me a reasonable size amp to install to get volume? i have some decent 8 inch box speakers attached, and i no they,re loud. i tried a 40 watt amp and it didnt seem to do much

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: November 09, 2003 at 8:44 AM

While I have no idea how many watts that particular OEM radio puts out, in general factory stereo equipment is rated between 4 and 12 watts RMS. Without getting into why you would put an OEM radio (especially out of a Kia) into another vehicle, if you list the brands and models of the speakers you are trying to power I'm sure we can recomend an amp to help you out.

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