The Eclipse is a 12W rms HU

eon90210 dont use peak power to compare amps use RMS

 

Thanks guys for all your input. I learned some new things. I decided to use the dedicated amp though it will add the the cost of the system but I figure I'll be happy in the long run.

@JohnVroom - I just googled CD5030 and it says that it is 25 watts RMS x 4.

 

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From Eclipse website, they rated the deck 4x50w MAX (peak to peak) then you need to divide by 2 to get the peak value (4x25) and then multiply by 0.7 to get the RMS. So 4x17.5w RMS is the real output, but like zoomer mentioned, at what voltage?

 

I find that any stereo system with a subwoofer amp of 150w RMS or more should coincide with a separate amplifier for the mids and highs. It's not a perfect science, but at that power, the bass can be very overpowering...

 

I run 280rms on each front door and never lose sight of my fronts while the bass is dropping... more power - more control - more more more gimme gimme

 

When it comes to headunit power don't even try to use math is my rule of thumb - those numbers are more the marketing departments decision in my opinion - not engineering.

Glad your going with the amp - you will be way happier.