Amp Decision for Alpine 6.5" 60W RMS Speakers

[xjben]

2014 Accord, 4 speaker basic system... we replaced the stock speakers with new Alpine SPE-6000s (6.5" all 4) which are rated to 60W RMS. No interest in replacing the deck, but running off the factory deck they don't really sound like they should (barely better than stock speakers sounded).

Thinking of adding an amp to the mix... any recommendations (from the below or overall)?

Kicker DX4004, 50Wx4 at 4ohms, variable low-pass, high-pass and full-range crossover, Boost, gain and tuned bass EQ controls

Polk PA 660, 75Wx4 at 4ohms, high-pass and low-pass crossover, 3-position bass boost

Open to other options... the kicker keeps the RMS below the speaker's rating...but I've read going to 75W would be okay, maybe even better?? Thanks for input!

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[bbeljefe]

I have the Execution Audio 60.4 for $130.00. It's a very nice sounding budget amp with high level inputs, which would save you the cost of an LOC.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I have a ph 5100 Fr. for sale new I could give you a really good price for. And it leaves an extra channel if you decide to run a sub later

 

[SamIam71]

2014 Accord, 4 speaker basic system... we replaced the stock speakers with new Alpine SPE-6000s (6.5" all 4) which are rated to 60W RMS. No interest in replacing the deck, but running off the factory deck they don't really sound like they should (barely better than stock speakers sounded).
Thinking of adding an amp to the mix... any recommendations (from the below or overall)?

Kicker DX4004, 50Wx4 at 4ohms, variable low-pass, high-pass and full-range crossover, Boost, gain and tuned bass EQ controls

Polk PA 660, 75Wx4 at 4ohms, high-pass and low-pass crossover, 3-position bass boost

Open to other options... the kicker keeps the RMS below the speaker's rating...but I've read going to 75W would be okay, maybe even better?? Thanks for input!

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