I am installing them on the back deck of my fishing boat. Do I need an amp to get the most out of them. Small amp suggestions?Thanks...Chris
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I have paired my speakers with an AudioSource Amp 100, have them out by my swimming pool and am very satisfied with the combo.Good luck, Richard
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I am using a 300 watt 5.1 amp to power these. I don't think you will be happy with anything less than 150 watts of power. They are remarkable sounding, though.....
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Not sure it depends on the stereo system i have them hooked up to my house stereo and they work great
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You will need an amp to run the speakers. I would suggest a 50-100watt amp. Dont waste money on a home theatre amp just a simple 2 channel amp is fine.
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They should be fine at the beach. I use mine with my RV and there out in all kinds of weather. Amp wise running 5 sets I don't know.
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Had them hooked up to my 2001 Malibu, which had no built-in amp, and they sounded great for me. Got nice and loud, while staying clear and crisp. My personal opinion, though.
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Sounds like a good set with this amp I would bride it so all power is going to one sub but the amp isn't water resistant and I don't know much about boats and I know you can't seal off an amp because it needs air to stay cool
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I'm not sure exactly how they would sound when powered with a 4 channel amp. My deck supposedly powers 804 channel. It sounds great and I can say the bass doesn't bog or sound overly boomy. It just gives out a nice clear sound.
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You would probably need a amp for those, I have the 990 Premium 32ohm and they sound fine without a amp .
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A normal deck should be OK, as long you use a separate head unit output line for each speaker: FL, FR, RL, RR. If you want to maximize the sound quality, you will need a 4 ch amp.
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KPC, definitely get an amp. If you're not going to amp these speakers don't get them. With an amp they'll put out boat loads of lows and highs. So much that I disconnected my pillar tweeters. I installed them on a 2013 F150 super crew and they're amazing. I have no regrets installing them. You can always go back and add pillar tweeters, but I don't think you'll need them. Thanks, Jeff.
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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.
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I'm running these off of a 100W rms Pioneer amp and they handle it with no problem. They sound amazing with some power put to them. Hope this answers your question.
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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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Yes, if you only have a head unit with no built in amp, it would be a good idea to get an amp for these speakers. They will still work without an amp, but they won't be as loud or have hardly any bass. As for which type or size of an amp to get, I can't help you there.
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No amp necessary. They are loud and crisp. I have an Alpine 10" type r connected to an alpine 500 watt amp and it all sounds perfectly balanced.
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No an amp isn't necessary. But without one you won't be as satisfied. I really like these speakers but after i have them the power they craved I feel in love. Plus they look amazing!
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Ive had 2 of these for a year and half they are badass. I personally use a 40 amp breaker to run them. Pullin roughly 600 watts. I used 30 amp fueses and would always blow them when the bass hit low. P.S this is for 2 subs at 2 ohms make sure your amp will handle this and dont try to put 600 watt to one sub. You will blow one in a heart beat. Been there done that. Haha.
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They are not powered though you will need an amp.....and the have no low end its all highs and mids... youll need a bass speaker to even out your sound... I also have a powered 15 bass speaker together sounds great
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I have these wired directly to my Kenwood head unit. They sound fine, but I think an amp would make them even better, and I plan on adding one in the spring.