AMPS

[ade]

OK, I'm a total novice when it comes to ICE so bare with me here...
Have a Kenwood head and 6 disc changer with a set of Poineer 6x9's in parcel shelf (soon to be changed to MDF one though) and will soon be buying a set of 1/2 decent front speakers to be mounted in pods. Wot I need to know is do I need to also get an AMP? I'm not planning to get a sub or any other loud accessories, just want something that sounds ok (car will be sound proofed shortly). I don't wanna overload my stereo. So...do I need an AMP, if so which one (something basic that will do job is all I need). Will it make a difference (apart from making speakers louder). I know an AMP will make my stereo work less hard.
Like I say, I know f all aboot ICE although do know a little electronics.

Cheers

Ade


oh now, that is interesting!

[Stuart]

aslong as the head unit is 4X35-40 + then you dont neseserraly need an amp, but you can get one it you want to. i'd suggest a good 4x50-100W amp, kenny or alpine

Stuart - droll guy with great arse and suicidal tendencies but
great in bed.

(from MIG)

[brian.bb]

an amp will also bring the best out of the speakers (ie make them sound better) if you are not that botherd bowt I.C.E then dont bother however its up 2 you

[nova_power_y2k]

ok right i need help i have got a alpine v12 2 channel amp 600 watt and when i put my sub and 6x9's to the amp it gives no bass at all to the sub and to much bass to the 6x9 it give very nive tweeting but i can't have it to high becuase ill blow up my 6x9 + there is no bass to the sub but when i just run the sub i get realy nice bass do u think that channel 1 has no crossover and channel 2 has or the other way around so at the mo i have my back kenwood 6907 running off the head unit and just sub off amp please help.

[Stuart]

run yer 6x9's off the headunit and the sub off the amp!

Stuart - droll guy with great arse and suicidal tendencies but
great in bed.

(from MIG)

[nova_power_y2k]

yeah thats wot am doing but if i can get it working the 6x9 of the amp it will sound alot more clear and better o well if i can't do it ill leave it as it is nice 1 mate ;)

[Stuart]

get a trimode x over if you have to try and fuck up the system the way you are planning

Stuart - droll guy with great arse and suicidal tendencies but
great in bed.

(from MIG)