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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Im new and dont really know much about car audio and wanted to know if i was to install new woofers in my car would i have to buy an amp or does the car already have a stock amp? Its a 2001 kia spectra.
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Yes you would need an amp. Regardless if there was a factory amp, there are not reallly made for aftermarket subs.
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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But if i was to install the subs with a stock amp would there be a problem?
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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But if i was to install the subs with a stock amp would there be a problem?
it would not work.
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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What do you mean it wont work? The sound wont work at all??
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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the amp will not have the power you need and you can f-up big time fast
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Ok then....Does anyone know where I can get a cheap amp that would be decent.
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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It depends on what subs you are getting.
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Ok i think the whole woofer thing im gona do later. If I got just a new deck and kept my stock speakers would that make the sound quality better? Louder?
Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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yes i belive getting a good aftermarket deck will make your stock speakers sound alot better than before.
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