amps to run speakers
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=32872
Printed Date: April 27, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Topic: amps to run speakers
Posted By: slinkey
Subject: amps to run speakers
Date Posted: May 27, 2004 at 11:42 PM
hey i have got my head unit its one of those pioneer dehp650mp and i also have my speakers there the yellow pioneer compition model and my componets are mtx thunder 6000 but i need a amp that will run the speakers will without pushing them to hard.i want to run about 75 wrms into each speaker????
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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 9:30 AM
For lower cost solutions, I can recomend US Acoustics Try a USX 2080 for your components and a USX-600D for your sub. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 9:42 AM
I second those US Acoustics amps.
Posted By: slinkey
Date Posted: June 02, 2004 at 3:09 AM
ok thanks for all the help but i dont think il bother getting a amp 2 run my speakers cos my splits are 50 w rms and my 6"s are 60 w rms and my head unti is 50 by 4 mofset power so i think that should have plenty of power im not sure what do u guys think???
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: June 02, 2004 at 8:52 AM
Give it a try with power from the head unit...people do it all the time. But you will get a world of difference and much higher quality sound by amplifying that signal. Look for a 4 channel amp rated 4 X 50 watts RMS @ 4 ohms. And I will also propose the US Acoustics amps- good quality starter system and will keep you from getting bamboozled by the junk amps you find everywhere. ------------- Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: June 02, 2004 at 10:12 AM
No no no, your head-unit's amp will push 50 watts max. Not 50 watts RMS. An external amp (like the US Acoustics ones) will sound so much better because they actually push their rated power. Your cd player probobly would output some where from 16 to 18 watts RMS.
Posted By: soccer_aholic
Date Posted: June 02, 2004 at 11:03 AM
Yeah if you have the money stay away form deck power. It will sound so much better if you stay away from deck power. ------------- Soccer_aholic
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: June 02, 2004 at 4:12 PM
Your head unit will play OK at best, it will make 50watts x 4 if it is on life support. An outboard amplifier will bring your speakers to life.
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Posted By: slinkey
Date Posted: June 02, 2004 at 6:52 PM
ok them i will get a amp to run my speakers but is there a amp that is 4 channel 50w by 4 rms??? how much are they and are they easy to wire up??.with my amp to run my ssb would i need a distribiution box or somethink and how easy are they to use???.
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: June 02, 2004 at 7:47 PM
For question 1: are you kidding me? Take a ride through the world wide web of car audio, you will find many. For starters, here is an MTX amp at Crutchfield's. Wherever you purchase, whether it is locally or internet retailer, they will also have an 8 gauge wiring kit available, too. Avoid the Ebay experience, you'll do fine without it. ------------- Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: slinkey
Date Posted: June 04, 2004 at 12:11 AM
hey i have a 8 gauge wire kit and i go a 40 amp fuse fuse holder 0.5 black 8 guage wire for a earth 6 meters red 8 guauge cable 5 meters rca cable 6 meters blue 18 gauge trigger cable.what else will i need to wire it all up ?? i think i will get 2 mtx rt404s
Posted By: slinkey
Date Posted: June 06, 2004 at 8:51 PM
ok well i found out that my head unit is 20 wrms.i have a pair of mtx 6.5 components that are 5 wrms and the yellow pioneer 6'' spekaers and they are 60 wrms i will buy a amp to run these speakers maybe somethin like a us audio usa554z a its 4 by 55 wrms would it matter if a run 5 more watts into my components??? are the us audio amps any good
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: June 06, 2004 at 9:00 PM
I've never heard of US audio, but I have heard of US Acoustics and I know they make some pretty good amps.
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