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<blockquote data-quote="JHZR2" data-source="post: 3171331" data-attributes="member: 578729">HelloI&#039;m new on here, and have found this site to be great information-wise... so Im putting in my first post to request information.I have two older euro cars, a 1985 MB 300D and a 1991 BMW 318i.The speaker setups are like this:MB: ~4&quot; in front (actually 3.75&quot;, but 4&quot; will fit), 5.25&quot; in rear.BMW: 5.25&quot; components in front, 5.25&quot; speakers in rear.I know that my bass rsponse is limited, and Im fine with that.&nbsp; OE look for headunit, speaker grilles, etc. is more important - call me silly if you wish.The setup of the headunits is this on both:Both headunits have only two channels coming out, just a single left and right.&nbsp; These wires go to a rheostat in the dash that acts as a fader, but I never use it.My thinking is that if I use the line-level signal coming from the headunit, into an amp (2-channel with outputs attached in parallel or 4-channel), then into the speakers, I can just bypass the rheostat fader, have better power output (not that I play my stuff very loud), and more speaker options that will sound good.Is this a smart approach?&nbsp; Or should I just utilize existing wiring and buy some new high-efficiency speakers and be done with it???Id appreciate insight on the amp brands you would reccomend that I look at.&nbsp; For the most part, I listen to FM radio and ipod.&nbsp; I listen mainly to the oldies stations, or that sort of music on the ipod.&nbsp; Classic rock, soul, motown, and sometimes some harder rock as well.&nbsp; Also, Id like info on what specs I should look for.&nbsp; Since I dont listen very loud, I assume I dont need crazy power, especially given the size of the speakers Im moving.&nbsp; However, understanding of 2-amp stable amplifiers, wattage, etc. would be great!Any insight would be most appreciated.&nbsp; thanks!Best,JMH</blockquote>

[QUOTE="JHZR2, post: 3171331, member: 578729"] Hello I'm new on here, and have found this site to be great information-wise... so Im putting in my first post to request information. I have two older euro cars, a 1985 MB 300D and a 1991 BMW 318i. The speaker setups are like this: MB: ~4" in front (actually 3.75", but 4" will fit), 5.25" in rear. BMW: 5.25" components in front, 5.25" speakers in rear. I know that my bass rsponse is limited, and Im fine with that. OE look for headunit, speaker grilles, etc. is more important - call me silly if you wish. The setup of the headunits is this on both: Both headunits have only two channels coming out, just a single left and right. These wires go to a rheostat in the dash that acts as a fader, but I never use it. My thinking is that if I use the line-level signal coming from the headunit, into an amp (2-channel with outputs attached in parallel or 4-channel), then into the speakers, I can just bypass the rheostat fader, have better power output (not that I play my stuff very loud), and more speaker options that will sound good. Is this a smart approach? Or should I just utilize existing wiring and buy some new high-efficiency speakers and be done with it??? Id appreciate insight on the amp brands you would reccomend that I look at. For the most part, I listen to FM radio and ipod. I listen mainly to the oldies stations, or that sort of music on the ipod. Classic rock, soul, motown, and sometimes some harder rock as well. Also, Id like info on what specs I should look for. Since I dont listen very loud, I assume I dont need crazy power, especially given the size of the speakers Im moving. However, understanding of 2-amp stable amplifiers, wattage, etc. would be great! Any insight would be most appreciated. thanks! Best, JMH [/QUOTE]

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