> I currently have a Pioneer DEH45DH CD deck(35x4)with one set of preamp
> outputs. In the doors, I have Pioneer 6.5" 2way speakers, that have a
> recommended power range of 2-35 watts, with a peak handling power of 120
> watts. In the rear, I have Pioneer 5x7 3way speakers, that have a
> recommended power range of 2-40 watts, with a peak handling power of 150
> watts. I did put all this in myself.
> I need to know, what is best best power of an amp to get, so I WILL NOT
> blow my speakers. I would like a 4 channel amp, so that I can power all 4
> speakers with one amp. Will my 1 set of preamp outputs determine if I can
> only use one amp?
I would go for a 4 channel(pioneer is real good) amp. I would get one
that is around 75-100 W per channel. The way amps are rated is by peak
power, and your speakers say they can take up to 120 so, make it anything around
there. You blow speakers from 2 things, too much volume, for the amount of
power(need more power) or too much power for the speakers. The first is
manifested by it sounding distorted, bad bass, ect, the latter is when it
just stops working basically. I have blown up speakers both way.
Would getting 2-2 channel amps be better? Also,
> do amps just increase the power going to the speakers or do they also
> increase the sound quality coming out of the speakers?
Ok, using the preamp is better then using a high output because it adds
volume clearly in the amp, not in 2 parts, like using the high output
would. It will make it sound better. It will also make it able to go
louder without distortion. I would get one amp, I have had 2 before and
it is a messy situation. Good luck.
Bill
'97 SS/T
> Thanks alot to those who can help me understand stereo amps.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
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