Home audio noob

[tsenfw 10+ year member]

Couple of questions. I have turntables hooked to a mixer and out to some self amped computer 2.1 speakers. Works pretty well as I don't really turn it up too loud in the house. Craving some more power and better sound though.

I happen to have a 6.5 rsd component set laying around and was thinking of buying a used 8" jl d4 sub. Would I be able to use these in a home audio application? If so, what would I need for amps? Dedicated amps or would a receiver work? All the receivers I saw on partsexpress didn't have a subwoofer output and I'm guessing the sub would require more power.

Is it just easier to get HT oriented speakers? Either way, what's common practice for amping?

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[Atimm693 10+ year member]

You could use them, but you'd have to make boxes for everything. Also get amps/reciever that is 4 ohm stable. Sub will need a good plate amp.

 

[tsenfw 10+ year member]

How much are cheap amps/receivers that are 4ohm stable and plate amps?

The JL 8w3v2 dual 4 I just bought can be wired to 8ohm, do I really need a plate amp?

Trying to do this on the cheapz

 

[bimma85 5,000+ posts]

How much are cheap amps/receivers that are 4ohm stable and plate amps?
The JL 8w3v2 dual 4 I just bought can be wired to 8ohm, do I really need a plate amp?

Trying to do this on the cheapz

Depends what you mean by "cheap" //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

You would need a crossover for the sub if hooking it up to the receiver. I have a plate amp for sale that would power those 2 8s nicely though //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif