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<blockquote data-quote="Old_Slapper" data-source="post: 8881242" data-attributes="member: 690458">Good question!Your radio has a built-in amp.&nbsp; However, is doesn&#039;t have the filtering and adjustability as an amp.&nbsp; That&#039;s why you will see a 20x4 amp being the same size as your entire radio.&nbsp; They supply the same power, but the amp supplies it better and cleaner.&nbsp; It is always good to supply a speaker the power they are designed to handle.&nbsp; I have found that they sound much better.&nbsp; So, you will notice an extreme difference in sound.&nbsp; Did you know, you will also notice an extremely better sound quality if you use at least a 12 gauge power wire for your aftermarket radio?&nbsp; Think about it...&nbsp; Your radio is putting our 80 watts.&nbsp; What size wire is required for an 80 watt amp?&nbsp; They require at least a 12g power wire.&nbsp; Your factory power wire is probably a 16g or 18g wire.&nbsp; Also, with the proper wire size, you will notice your radio will be running much cooler, and your CD&#039;s won&#039;t be smoking hot.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Old_Slapper, post: 8881242, member: 690458"] Good question! Your radio has a built-in amp. However, is doesn't have the filtering and adjustability as an amp. That's why you will see a 20x4 amp being the same size as your entire radio. They supply the same power, but the amp supplies it better and cleaner. It is always good to supply a speaker the power they are designed to handle. I have found that they sound much better. So, you will notice an extreme difference in sound. Did you know, you will also notice an extremely better sound quality if you use at least a 12 gauge power wire for your aftermarket radio? Think about it... Your radio is putting our 80 watts. What size wire is required for an 80 watt amp? They require at least a 12g power wire. Your factory power wire is probably a 16g or 18g wire. Also, with the proper wire size, you will notice your radio will be running much cooler, and your CD's won't be smoking hot. [/QUOTE]

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