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 Oct 24, 2004 - 9:36 AM
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My stock sound system is 220 watts. Would I have to buy amps for speakers if I buy a new HU?
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Oct 24, 2004 - 10:06 AM
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Uhh, where'd you find that info? Looking at it further; if thats true (which I doubt, it could be a peak measurement; but RMS on those stock amps is about 10 W) it shows peak at 27 W per speaker, with RMS probably around 12W. With a new head unit, you'd get a little more RMS per; and a little less peak- if that really is the correct measurement of your system But again, you have crossovers for your 8 speaker sound system; just like those of us with 6 speakers do. You'd be putting 25W to each door just like normal, and it splits it up just like normal- with a gain in peak and RMS again; where'd you find that? This post has been edited by shid: Oct 24, 2004 - 10:12 AM |
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Oct 24, 2004 - 2:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '04 From West Windsor, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Honestly I don't remember, I think the guy I bought the car from told me, either that or it was someone on 6gc. Anyways, I installed the sub with the stock HU and it didn't take away from the quality of the sound at all. My stock front speakers (which I wanted to change because they were blown) don't rattle anymore b/c my bass is turned down now since I got the sub. I'm really happy with the way the system sounds. Maybe it would sound even better with an aftermarket HU, but to me it sounds the same as before (which is good b/c I was really happy with my system). The only thing that changed is that now I have a lot more bass. |
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Nov 10, 2004 - 3:38 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 8, '04 From Carmi, Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ok wow this is has gotten out of hand. ANY stock stereo is crap. (i.e. Bose, Infinity, Infinity stock systems are different than their aftermarket products). all stock must go. Period. for headunits. go with Alpine, Clarion, Eclipse and Pioneer Premier. for speakers, look into JL, MB Quart, Focal, Rainbow, CDT, Infinity(remember stock Infinity systems are totally different than what you see in say Crutchfield, dont buy from them either). for component sets look at the same brands for speakers, for amps look into JBL(awesome quality at cheap prices), JL, Kicker, MTX(not that thunder BS, total crap), Arc Audio, Xtant, Memphis, Zapco, US Amps. do not look at HiFonics, it is complete **** just like Audiobahn. for subs. look at JL, Memphis, Adire Audio, Resonant Engineering, Kicker(Comp VR, L5's and L7's have horrible SQ, but can/do get loud), Orion, and MTX 8000's and up(anything below is ****) and Rockford Fosgates best products were in the 80's and 90's, but their newer line of subs and amps arent bad, but not as good as their older products, HX2's arent bad subs. your aftermarket cd player will put out around 10-25rms, not 50. it will be good enough to power speakers, but not components. you are better off getting a 4 channel amp to power your speakers or components. a 75rmsx4 channel amp would good for this. when looking at anything. look at the RMS or continous power handling, MAX WATTS doesnt mean anything. if you have two 12" subs that handle 250rms. look at a 500rms amp, but remember the OHMS law. also a line out converter will work, but all in all, you are better off replacing it with an aftermarket HU. no matter what you think. your stock stereo sucks.lol. also no HU will power 8 speakers, your HU is not an amp and you do not bridge a HU. if you want to use your stock speakers with your new HU (god forbid) get a 4 channel amp. but yet again, replacing your Entire stock stereo is your best bet. as i always say "no one ever said this was going to be cheap" also. think twice buy once. good products will last, while crappy products will not last.
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Nov 24, 2004 - 9:52 AM
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