Amplifier Help

[rzarector36]

I recently bought a JL10w6 sub and two sets of Focal 165cvx speakers. My next purchase is going to be either a Pioneer p4100dvd or Kenwood ddx514 headunit. I don't know a single thing about amps, but the guy at the audio store where I live was trying to sell my like 2 JL amps that were around 500-600 each, I want all my components to work to the best of their ability but do I really need such expensive amp? Does anyone know of some amps that would power all of those just as well for less?

also if anyone has any input on which of the headunit's I should buy feel free to let me know.

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[kyleorsini 10+ year member]

you obviously have the money to by the focal speakers and jl subs, why cheap out on a amp?, but yes theres is amps that do the same as jl for a cheaper price.

 

[rzarector36]

I don't have the money to spend over $1,000 on amps, but if it was the only way to get the best quality then I would keep saving and do it. But if I can find amps that do the same then I want those.

 

[kyleorsini 10+ year member]

i unno look into some sundown or some aq stuff.

 

[rzarector36]

lol when I look into amps it's like reading another language, I have no clue what I need.

 

[FurbiesAndBeans 10+ year member]

You need to look at the RMS rating for ur speakers and the amps. Make sure they match up according to the ohm loads and stuff. Also, the lower the THD the better.

 

[Plutoman 10+ year member]

Look into Sundown Audio. Or others, like Arc Audio, Diamond Audio, Zapco, Focal. If you get the amplifiers online, it would be cheaper, though they might charge more for the installation.

Each set of speakers has a watt rating, an RMS value, and typically a max value. The only one you're interested in is the RMS value. You want an amplifier that puts out that many watts into that resistance load.