Matching Speakers to Amp

[Nate154]

I'm a novice when it comes to ohms, bridging etc. I was wondering if I could some help on how much speakers watts to buy. Any help would be appreciated. Here are my 4 channel amp specs:

50w to 4 ohm

200w to 4 ohm bridged

100w to 2 ohm

400w to 2 ohm bridged

I have four 6.5's inside. I really care more about sound quality and loudness inside the cabin than adding a sub.

Thanks!

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[Savackz]

Sound quality or it being loud and clear? HUGE difference.

 

[Nate154]

Hmm. Good question. I never thought of the difference there. I guess I'm older, so I'm not going around blaring my speakers anymore. Maybe more on the side of quality.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Hmm. Good question. I never thought of the difference there. I guess I'm older, so I'm not going around blaring my speakers anymore. Maybe more on the side of quality.

Still a difference. 4 good sounding speakers on a amp does not mean sound quality.

It means 4 good sounding speakers.

 

[Nate154]

Are you saying technically your quality speakers don't need an amp if that's all your going for?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Are you saying technically your quality speakers don't need an amp if that's all your going for?

No that's not what anyone is saying.

There is more to sound quality than just good sound. A lot more

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Read this and decide if this is what you want.

If not it will be easy. And cheap. What is Sound Quality and How is it Judged | Tutorials | Team Audionutz

 

[Nate154]

Yeah, that's not what I want.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Look at Alpine and JBL or even Polk. Look for 25-75rms per speaker.

 

[Nate154]

Could I do 100w into 2 ohm for all 4 with say 75w speaker? My amp specs are up top.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

You will lose fader or balance.

 

[Nate154]

What would you do -- just keep it 50w for each? Would that even make much of a difference?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

its the same thing but you keep all 4 channels.

 

[Nate154]

How do those Hertz HV165XL's sound in your car?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

How do those Hertz HV165XL's sound in your car?

Amazing but they require a lot of extra work. Deadened and sealed doors, the tweeters are a bit large. A EQ to tame them.

Same as any good set