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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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What amp do I need?

So, I'm very new at this. I just bought brand new speakers for my car, and am planning on getting an amp to power them.. I don't know anything about this stuff and have no time to go to a professional. Ive been told to look out for how many ohms (have no idea what they are lol). Anyways. Details about the speakers are below. Just curious about how big of an amp to get an how many channels, and ohms, etc. I do plan on getting subs in the future. Thanks!

REAR SPEAKERS

6"x9" 5-Way Coaxial Speaker (pair)
Electro-Plated P.P Injection cone
Butyl rubber sound
2-1/4" Midrange
30mm Tweeter
(2) 13mm Super Tweeters
30 oz Ferrite magnets
SPECIFICATIONS
Speaker/Subwoofer Size : 6" x 9"
Design : 5-Way
Power Handling (RMS) : 500 Watts
Power Handling (MAX) : 1000 Watts
Power Handling (Combined MAX) : 1000 Watts
Sensitivity : 90 dB
Frequency Response : 50 Hz-22Khz
Impedance : 4-Ohms
Mounting Depth : 2-7/8"
Bottom Mounting : N/A
Cutout Diameter : 3" x 8-7/8"
Magnet Size : 30 oz
Approximate Weight : 8.4 LBS
Warranty Information : 1 Year Standard Warranty
Manufacturer : Konaki

FRONT SPEAKERS:


One Pair 4'' Three-way Speaker Systems
Power Handling: 120 Watts Rms / 240 Watts Max Per Speaker 9480 watts total)
Non-fatiguing Butyl Rubber Surround
1'' High Temperature ASV Voice Coil
Standard 4'' X 6'' Size Fits Oem Locations
Blue Poly Injection Cone
20 Oz Magnet Structure
1'' Neodymium Film Dome Midrange
3/4'' Piezo Tweeter
Impedance: 4 Ohm
Sensitivity: 89 Db
Frequency Response: 95Hz - 20Khz
Includes Grills, Wires And Mounting Hardware
Mounting Depth: 1.75'


Thanks again guys!
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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First off, welcome to CCA.....

The power ratings you have included seem a bit optimistic on the manufacturer's part.....I would be leery about putting more than 100W/channel to the rears if you are running them full-range.

The 4" fronts I would limit to half that and I would also suggest crossing them over @ 100hz or higher with that much power to them.

Both sets will be fine off deck power but keep an ear on the fronts if you crank up the volume....they will be the first to complain if you are feeding them a distorted signal or they reach their mechanical limits due to the lower frequencies you are sending them.

A 4 channel amp in the 50-60W/channel range will be plenty.....don't forget to protect those fronts with the amps Xover....or did I mention that already?.....

HTH
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