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Old May 6, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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Who thinks I should run an amp to my 6x9's ??

Blaupunkt PCxt693
210 watts max
70 watts RMS / 4ohms

Old May 6, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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Not unless your fronts are amped.
Why? Well..why would you want your rear speakers louder than the front?
Old May 6, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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where are you installing them them, and do you want to have them for fill sound to balance out the sound levels?

i, from now on, will probably always run an amp to ANY speaker. it just gives you a little more control over your options. back in the day, when i couldn't afford a lot for a system (who am i kinning, i still can't afford a lot for a system) i opted for just 1, 2-ch amp to run my fronts - the power balance wansn't right and it wore out my front speakers before my back ones.

just my 2¢
Old May 6, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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If you have an extra 2 channels of amplification, go for it.

Like stated above though, only do this after your front speakers are amplified.

If you only have 2 channels available, amp your fronts and use deck power for rear fill.
Old May 6, 2005 | 11:31 AM
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Alright, so I guess I better look for some good fronts [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

I just want the best sound quality and a good system.

Coffey they're being installed in the rear [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

Note: I usually have my audio faded slightly more to the back than the front.

The gear i have right now to work with ...
Kenwood 8101D Amplifier
2 Alpine 10" Type R SVC 4 0hm Subwoofers
2 Blaupunkt rear 6x9's model shown in original post
Alpine CDA 9827 Headunit.

I would buy a small amp to power the 6x9's & I would also buy some fronts judging by the opinions so far [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ May 06, 2005, 12:33 PM: Message edited by: Blind d(-_-)b ]
Old May 6, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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Why not just get a 4 channel amp instead?
Old May 6, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by Blind d(-_-)b:
Alright, so I guess I better look for some good fronts [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

I just want the best sound quality and a good system.

Coffey they're being installed in the rear [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
Your signature says it's a Z24... if you're looking for sound quality my suggestion is get rid of the rears and just get a good set of fronts. IMO only time you need rears in a car that size is if you're running video with surround sound, then you'd need a centre as well.
Old May 6, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Originally posted by Mitek Canada Ryan:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Blind d(-_-)b:
Alright, so I guess I better look for some good fronts [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

I just want the best sound quality and a good system.

Coffey they're being installed in the rear [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
Your signature says it's a Z24... if you're looking for sound quality my suggestion is get rid of the rears and just get a good set of fronts. IMO only time you need rears in a car that size is if you're running video with surround sound, then you'd need a centre as well. </font>[/QUOTE]Considering I usually fade sound to rear (with some up front still) I like my rears. And yes it is a Z24 [img]smile.gif[/img] Personal sound quality my friend

Johnny I probably would go with a 4 channel and run the front and rear off it.
Old May 6, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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4 channel amp [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

And i always raise the rear level too..
Old May 6, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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I personally like having rear speakers for the passengers because it gives a nice full sound for those sittin back there.



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