Do I need an Amp?

[Z71Silverado]

Thinking of putting an Apline CDA9833 receiver with Type S 6-1/2's and Type S 4 x 6's in my truck. Do I need an amplifier or will the head unit be able to provide lound sound with minimal distortion?

[fintheman]

lol

amp for sure

[PV Audio]

amp that mother fker.

[Bavarian3]

an amp is always the way to go, but for many people the head units internal power is sufficient.

[violator5spd]

Thinking of putting an Apline CDA9833 receiver with Type S 6-1/2's and Type S 4 x 6's in my truck. Do I need an amplifier or will the head unit be able to provide lound sound with minimal distortion?

No, you don't need a separate amplifier. Odds are that you will be satisfied with the sound you'll get from the head unit alone. Now, if you ever choose to get a set of components, then I definitely recommend getting a separate amplifier. But just for 6.5's and 4x6's, I really don't think you'll need an amp.

[Z71Silverado]

I think a component system is the way I want to go. I'm not sure if I'm going to get the Alpine SPS-171A or upgrade to the R component system. As far as an amp goes, I looked at the Phoenix GOld Octane - R 5.0:4. Is this of good enough quality, or should I get the Alpine MRV-F340?

I appreciate the feedback so far!

[JimJ]

But just for 6.5's and 4x6's, I really don't think you'll need an amp.

don't be hatin' the coaxials

i've got 125x2 ready to go for the front stage, but haven't hooked it up yet so I can't tell you how much it'll improve the sound. Waiting on my new box and subs to come so I can tackle the install over a weekend.