How to match speakers and amps

[Shughez12]

I am trying to build a system for my boat. The speakers that were in there were no good. I currently have 4 speaker 200w /100w rms from my last boat and I have

280w rms amp
2 ohm Power Output110W x4 RMS
4 ohm Power Output70W x4

Will this amp work? Also how do I match speakers and amps? Thank you

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[SlugButter]

Probably 4 ohm speakers, which will work fine on your amp. They will get 70 watts per speaker. Just a little under power, but still ok. Do you have brands of amp and speakers?

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

That amp power will work fine wired to 4 ohms x4 on the speakers you have. Use what you have.

 

[Shughez12]

Probably 4 ohm speakers, which will work fine on your amp. They will get 70 watts per speaker. Just a little under power, but still ok. Do you have brands of amp and speakers?

Speakers are just cheap Pyles from my last project (brand new) amp is a Soundstage. Went more budget just to get some tunes into the boat

 

[Shughez12]

That amp power will work fine wired to 4 ohms x4 on the speakers you have. Use what you have.

Thank you!

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Two sets of Deaf Bonce 6-½" Arnold's. Run with it. Wolfram also makes some great 8" Marine speakers if you can find them.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Speakers are just cheap Pyles from my last project (brand new) amp is a Soundstage. Went more budget just to get some tunes into the boat

Nothing wrong with that at all. Pyle has been around for a while and still make decent speakers for the money. At least you have some tunes. Id be happy with that in general.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Polk Audio make some nice Marine speakers too. But Hell.. If you have something and have an option to use what you have?? Run it!!