Do you need an amp to run alpine type S or R speakers Options

[rasta]

Hi guys, im planning on buying 2 x Alpine speakers 6.5" and buying a sony DAB 52w RMS head unit.

Now I have heard that Type R speakers may require an amp to get the maximum quality sound and loudness. Is this true?

What about type S speakers? Is it not required to use an amp as its less power?

Type R

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-...17s_p-22579.htm

Power Specification
Peak Power: 330W
RMS Power: 110W
Frequency Response: 65Hz - 27kHz
Sensitivity: 87dB, 1W/1m
Installation Diameter: 136mm
Depth: 59mm



Type S
http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-...71a_p-20255.htm

6-1/2"(16.5cm DIN) Component 2-Way Speaker
Peak Power 250W
RMS Power 50W
Frequency Response: 35Hz - 30kHz
Spoke Design Grill System
Multi Layered Cone
Wave Guide
Linear Drive Magnet
1" soft Dome Tweeter With Installation Kit
External Crossover With Tweeter Protection
Lightweight Air-Injected Rubber Edge
Neodymium Tweeter Magnet
Custom Fit Spacer
Nomex Spider

[99Celica]

you will not get full performance without powering the type r's with an amp, i had my type r's runnin of my alpine 9885 they sounded good at lower volumes but they distorted at higher volumes a HU will not provide you the potential of those components, buy a good 2 channel amp, and never look back you wont regret it, after installing my 2 channel to the type r's i was impress with there performance, good bang for the buck components.

go with the type r's, amp em and watch them shine, same goes for the type S, just speaking from experience, an amp makes a huge diference compare to the HU.

That deck is FTW

As for the speakers, u should go to a store and listen to them yourself. When it comes to speakers you can't just rely on numbers and specs. Everyone has different hearing and different tastes. Some speakers perform differently for different genre's.

My personal recommendation, if you just need some speakers get the type S's w/o an amp and it'll get the job done. If you want a very nice setup and got the money, get the type R's, and amp them. I wouldn't run Type R's w/o an amp.