New To Car Audio. Help Please.
#1
New To Car Audio. Help Please.
Hey, well I am 16, and just picked up my 1st car. 1977 Monte Carlo. So far, I have installed, 2 pioneer 6x9s in the rear behind the rear seats, and 2 more up front.
Anyways. my question.
So I am in search for a good deck. 4 outputs. I have seen many decks which are 200w, 4 outputs, so 50w each output/speaker.
Now, I was thinking, is it alright to run an Amp, off the deck, to my four 6x9s, to get more then just 50w's to them. I was thinking maby a 400w or 600w, if its safe. 100 / 150w to each speaker. All together, 150w or 200w to each speaker.
They are rated max, 220W.
So, is it possible ? will it sound good, what amp should I get, and what size.
Also, is it possible to get a little run down, on what alote of the things mean. 2ohms, 4ohms, bridging, etc.
Note: My 6x9s are Pioneer 4way. 220w max.
Thanks guys.
Anyways. my question.
So I am in search for a good deck. 4 outputs. I have seen many decks which are 200w, 4 outputs, so 50w each output/speaker.
Now, I was thinking, is it alright to run an Amp, off the deck, to my four 6x9s, to get more then just 50w's to them. I was thinking maby a 400w or 600w, if its safe. 100 / 150w to each speaker. All together, 150w or 200w to each speaker.
They are rated max, 220W.
So, is it possible ? will it sound good, what amp should I get, and what size.
Also, is it possible to get a little run down, on what alote of the things mean. 2ohms, 4ohms, bridging, etc.
Note: My 6x9s are Pioneer 4way. 220w max.
Thanks guys.
#2
chances are they are 4ohms each..... and 220 watts maximum probably translates to 50-60 watts RMS... (a hu can produce around 20watts RMS)
So yes, adding a 4ch amp could be an improvment.... look for something that does 50-75 RMS x 4 @ 4ohms....
So yes, adding a 4ch amp could be an improvment.... look for something that does 50-75 RMS x 4 @ 4ohms....
#3
Yes, 60RMS.
What does RMS excatly mean ?
Edit. Aswell, are there different types of amps. I have been told, running an amp to your 6x9s is stupid, because amps are used strictly for subs, ( bass )
What does RMS excatly mean ?
Edit. Aswell, are there different types of amps. I have been told, running an amp to your 6x9s is stupid, because amps are used strictly for subs, ( bass )
Last edited by JeffersonC; 10-10-2006 at 07:11 PM.
#7
Originally Posted by JeffersonC
Edit. Aswell, are there different types of amps. I have been told, running an amp to your 6x9s is stupid, because amps are used strictly for subs, ( bass )
#10
Any amp that is rated between 50 - 75w rms x 4 will do a good job for you. There is little to no difference on output levels in this power range. The $ you spend on the amp will determine the overall quality of the amp. What is your budget on a amp?
Bridgeable means that two channels can be combined into one larger channel or 4 channel in this case can be ran in two larger channels.
Bridgeable means that two channels can be combined into one larger channel or 4 channel in this case can be ran in two larger channels.