I have these speakers and I wanted to know if I should get an amp for them and what kind of amp
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an amp will make these speakers sound better, but really they have low power ratings (RMS) and are pretty efficient. Hence they should work fine with any aftermarket head unit. If you really need to have some extra power any good quality 4 channel amplifier (Alpine, Soundstream, Rockford Fostgate, etc) should suffice as these speakers are easy to drive. For example the Rockford Fosgate R250X4 Prime is an excellent budget choice.
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It depends on how much wattage your deck puts out. If your stereo is putting out at least 15 watts RMS per channel, that's enough wattage to push these speakers just fine. However, if you decide to go with an amp, make sure that it isn't putting out more than the RMS wattage for the speakers (which I think is 35 watts per channel) and that your high-pass filter is set to about 800 hertz. If you don't use an amp or if your amp doesn't come equipped with a high-pass filter, make sure to install 800hz bass blockers on each speaker in order to protect them.
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I think that would be pushing it. They sound great, but that's in a relatively closed environment. Take a look at a speaker brand called energy take. They are Inexpensive, and an incredible bargain. You would need an amp, but you could try finding a cheap used one. Have fun!
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Brian, these are self powered so you don't need an amp. You can hook them to a computer, an MP3 player, or whatever source you have, no need for anything else. The amp is in the left speaker and you need to run a speaker wire to the right speaker and whala you have great tunes!
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that would be best way to get the most out of them but no you do not need an amp i have mine running off the mb quart 1000.4 there getting about 75 watts each set and man they sound great.
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These are passive speakers. They do not have a built in amplifier. You will need a outside amplifier. I am using an older pioneer stereo amplifier to power the speakers.
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I use them as my rear speakers and have a good pre-amp and 460 watt amp feeding them. They will rumble really well and makes it very movie theatre like experience. My front speakers are much more refined and clearer on speech. You will need separate amps because the EQ is configured between the pre and amp.
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We bought an amp to go with them. These are subwoofers and accentuate the bass in songs. I think you probably just need new speakers.
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Simply put, they are speakers that have built-in amplifiers. All you need is an ac outlet and a music source to get amplified music
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I don't know what the reference speakers sound like but these sound just ok. lacks power and depth snd youd definitely need an amp
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I have read a few reviews of the speaker system; they are described as for use with a computer sound system, they will probably burn out if you use this amp with them.
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you should be fine.. just make sure don't over power them.. you can blow the speakers.. they hit hard.. sound good with my amp..alpine and alpine head unit
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It is a pair of speakers and with a amp they really sound awesome. I bought 2 pair and run them with a 600 watt amp and they are crystal clear. Good luck.
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I have not used an amplifier for these speaker. I use them attached to my computer and am extremely satisfied with their sound. Their is a built in amp on one of the speakers.
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I dont know what kind of amp others are using but these speakers DO NOT need a sub. They are good down to 30hz.But yes, if you want anything lower than that, than yes, you will need a sub.
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These speakers are excellent but need to have an amp powering them to truly appreciate. Go to crutchfield.com to check compatability with your vehicle.
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You will need some kind of power amp to drive these. Although small they are just a standard speaker as opposed to a powered speaker. Have a look at the Topping digital amps. I think they are great.
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I believe they are the most efficient car speakers made. I run mine without an amp. Why don't you try this first? You can always add an amp later.