I am buying a kenwood dpx500bt and 4 of these speakers for a 2002 suburban LT, do I need to get an amplifier or other stuff?
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I don't know, that would depend on your personal preferences. I bought mine to replace two 12-inch full-range speakers in a 1950's console stereo cabinet. They are driven by a Pyle PTA2 amp ( only7 watts per channel rms, 20watts per channel peak) and they rock in a small 12'x 15' room. I have one other set of the same Rockford Fosgate speakers in two diy wood cabinets (connected to another Pyle PTA2) and they also have really good volume with no noticeable distortion. If it were me I would see how your set-up works for you and add an amp if you are not happy that. Hope that helps.
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They should be purchased separately. Normally you would be installing these in an aftermarket upgrade and use your new wiring. Most amplifier upgrade kits come with connectors, or you can get them at any hardware/electronics shop or here for just a couple bucks. The reason they don't come is that they would have to match the wire gauge you were using in the system. You would want to get both narrow and wide female spade connectors, or solder the wire to the speakers leads directly. If you are going to connect them to the stock wiring and need adapters, There is a company called Metra that makes wiring harness adapters that work well. I have done both with good results. Also, make sure you use the included capacitors on the + lead or buy "Bass Blockers" to prevent low frequency signal from damaging your speakers. These can't take low base and you will ruin them if you do not have some means of cutting off frequencies below about 100-200 Hz or higher. If you are using an aftermarket amplifier, it would normally have a High Pass filter setting that allows this, and you would then not need the capacitors. Your OEM amplifier, if there is one in your system, may also have this capability, but it is not always easy to find out it if does or not. It is NOT likely that a system that is has radio/CD player without an extra amplifier has this but a little research might be worth it.
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I cannot answer that question. mine are wired directly to a four channel amp. all I can say is without an amp they will not put out as much. they will probably sound like your stock setup. get a separate amp for them. mine has the boss audio 4-channel 400 watt amp. cost me $40
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I would also recommend using the proper gauge wire for the amplifier and speakers. Thanks
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The Pioneers TS-A6975R would do it with an amp of 300 watts RMS, because if you use something higher you could blow the speakers. The Kenwood Excelon X500-1 would do the job or something within that size.
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It comes with all you need if you have all your wires in the vehicle already running. Overall it is a good set up for a beginner, I just advise you to get another amp for these speakers and you will hear a difference
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You will need a seperate amplifier. This boosts the signal depending on how you set the channel outputs, but it is not made to power speakers by itself.
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You will need a wiring kit that comes with Power, Ground, RCA, and a switched power line. Obviously you should have speaker wiring as well.
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I always use 4gauge install kits. Your amp needs the same. The ground lead to the cars chassis must be a very good solid connection and the lead should be no more than 12" if possible. Cables at the cars battery need to be solid too, and your battery cables clean and tight always. Speaker wires should be 12guage for subwoofer-and +/- must be identical length from amp to speaker. Your speaker must be compatible in it's "ohms" rating with the amp's bridged ohms rating. Many amplifiers will not run 2 ohms bridged-you may have to change to a 4 ohm speaker or upgrade the amp to a 2 ohm stable model. Follow the instructions that came with the amp for +/- and especially for setting gain level. If you are driving a subwoofer, read it' s frequency specs closely. Adjust the variable crossover on the amp so that no amp output above say, 30hz is sent to the speaker. Very important! And high quality shielded RCA cables routed clear of all other wiring is a must. Finally, some larger subs drink your amplifiers output very quickly. If you hear heavy static popping sounds (clipping), you'll have to turn the amp gain down and after insuring all of the above are checked and properly installed and adjusted if you are still going into overload, the amp is suspect and may need replaced. Good luck!
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I didn't purchase the 6x9's. The speakers I purchased were only replacements for 13yr old blown out factory speakers in my old p/u truck. I'm not much of a car audio expert but if you're driving 2 amplified subs without any "speaker" amplification, you're missing out on a lot of sound. Amping your speakers will not give much more bass but will really make a difference in your overall sound quality. I for one don't care how good a system sounds outside of a vehicle cabin. It's all about the inside for me. As far as an amp, stick with your well known names. You'll pay a little more but low noise values and amp efficiency all equate better sound at the speaker as well as a long life.
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I can get you an amplifier for those speakers. I'll be happy to help you if you want me to. Email me back and we'll talk directly (not through the amazon web site) Thanks
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If you already have speakers, get a receiver or amplifier. Amazon should have an assortment to browse.
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In order to use these speakers you need to buy a stereo receiver. There are many available. I bought a Yamaha rxv 373, w two Pyle pcb3bk speakers and spent less than $200. I already owned a JBL Northridge e series 10 inch 150 watt subwoofer from a previous application. W these purchases combined, I have a really nice system for minimal $ Once you have these things in place you then use a hdmi cable to connect the receiver to the TV.
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Instead of an amp I would change your current radio to any modern pioneer. It will provide more than enough juice to these speakers. Cheaper than an amp, easier too, and you get the features of a new radio.
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To maximize the sound of the speaker, you will need an amp. I have the Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4. 300 WATT. The wattage should at least match the speakers RMS
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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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I would just hook up an amp and run new wires from amp to speakers will have more power pushing speakers which should make them sound nicer just look up the specs on your speakers and get an amp that will be just right for them