Buying my first amplifier

[defensa24 10+ year member]

Hello,

Im new to this whole car audio thing and let me start off by saying that I pretty much know the basics around the car and stuff but Im pretty dumb when it comes to buying gear for my car. (car stereo, amps, subwoofer, speakers,)

So ok...I have a PT Cruiser 2002 and it came with a Jensen car stereo. (50 watts X4)

It also came with a pair of Kick Panels that can fit a 6 1/2 speaker and a tweeter.

Pretty much like the picture above.

The panels dont have the speakers or the tweeters though and Im looking to buying some. But I do know that I need an amp for that. So far...I wanna spend as little money as I can...So Im looking at this BOSS AUDIO 2 CHANNEL 200 WATT MOSFET AMPLIFIER

Will it be enough?

Im not looking for a super loud sound system...Just something that will get peoples attention once in a while. ANY responses will be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!

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[terra 5,000+ posts]

buy something used off the classifieds...way better than that boss pos

 

[tRidiot 10+ year member]

First thing you should know is that that BOSS amp won't put out anything near 200 watts.... more like 20 per channel IF THAT.

If that's the power you need, then that'll be fine.

 

[darkhunter139 10+ year member]

Dont buy boss! lol

I got an MA audio amp for sale that does 225x2 for 75 bucks shipped if your interested in that at all

How loud do you want them to get really? You dont NEED an amp to run speakers

 

[mapolley07 10+ year member]

first of all, what is your budget? Boss is a terrible brand, please don't waste your money on that amp. let us know what your budget is and we will help you pick out a set of component speakers and an amp

 

[darkhunter139 10+ year member]

Also what kind of head unit do you have?

 

[defensa24 10+ year member]

ok well all I know is that my head unit is a Jensen. I also have a Kenwood KDC-128 but its not installed on my car.

I know that I dont NEED an amp for my factory speakers but I wanna add at least two more component speakers so for that I DO need an amp.

And my budget on just the amp is like...umm $150 or so. But the cheaper the better.

 

[bsean63 10+ year member]

ok well all I know is that my head unit is a Jensen. I also have a Kenwood KDC-128 but its not installed on my car.I know that I dont NEED an amp for my factory speakers but I wanna add at least two more component speakers so for that I DO need an amp.

And my budget on just the amp is like...umm $150 or so. But the cheaper the better.

you better buy that MA AMP

 

[darkhunter139 10+ year member]

you better buy that MA AMP

It will do 125 watts x 2 at 4 ohm or 250x2 at 2 ohm

so yeah I think it would be a pretty decent choice for him at his budget

Lmk

 

[defensa24 10+ year member]

wow thanks you guys...

but umm ok...so what kind of amp do I buy? I dont quite understand they OHM thing...Or the channels. How many speakers or subwoofers can I connect to an amp?

 

[darkhunter139 10+ year member]

wow thanks you guys...but umm ok...so what kind of amp do I buy? I dont quite understand they OHM thing...Or the channels. How many speakers or subwoofers can I connect to an amp?

How many speakers do you plan on getting

Mine is a two channel so you can connect two speakers to it.

There are mono sub amps

2 channel speaker amps

4 channel speaker amps

and even a few 5 channel amps (I would just get a 4 channel for my speakers and a mono for my sub rather then doin this but...)

Here is the amp I am selling. Its in great condition and was only used for a few months I am pulling it out of my car tomorrow so I can send you some pics if you want.

http://www.maaudio.com/product.jhtm?id=11&cid=12

 

[defensa24 10+ year member]

well since I have the kick panels I would like to be able to add the two speakers and the pair of tweeters...

And maybe possible a subwoofer for the bass.

 

[darkhunter139 10+ year member]

well since I have the kick panels I would like to be able to add the two speakers and the pair of tweeters...And maybe possible a subwoofer for the bass.

You wont be able to do all that for 150 dollars

I would go with a two channel amp and a set of component speakers (they come with tweeters) for now then save up another 200 or so and get a mono amp and sub

 

[defensa24 10+ year member]

Sounds good to me.

I will get back with ya'll to see how it all turns out...

THANKS!

 

[darkhunter139 10+ year member]

If you want to buy my amp just PM me.

If not let me know and ill try and give you a few links to some good deals