Speaker Amp Install Questions

[Grimmjoww]

Hey guys. Just bought some prime Fosgate mids, 5.25" and 4". The 5.25's can handle 40w rms each and the 4's can handle 20w rms each. I think my Kenwood deck (22w rms per channel) can handle the small 4's. Should I throw a small amp on the 5.25's or just power them with the deck as well? Thanks for any help. I do have an MTX amp that produces 40rms x 2 at 4ohms.

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[Kickstand Premium Member]

They always sound better running off an amp however I have never really installed speakers with such a low rms. So I guess the question is do you want to go through all that trouble for 18 watts.

 

[SilverSquared 10+ year member]

Fosgate Prime series will do fine on head unit power.

 

[Grimmjoww]

Right on, thanks guys. I figured as much lol. I am in a little 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ with a hard top. I figured some good ole 2 ways would sound good enough, throwing a ported 10 in the back for just a little kick. Thanks again for the advice.

 

[1aespinoza Premium Member]

10 in the back for just a little kick

That's how it all starts, the gateway sub. Before you know it, you will be taking big hits of bass!

 

[Grimmjoww]

That's how it all starts, the gateway sub. Before you know it, you will be taking big hits of bass!

LOL right on bro! I used to slam back in the late 90s and early 2k. I had 4 RF3110's and a couple Fosgate 1000 amps. Had MB Quartz mid and highs on a punch 400. I still have one of those subs (it needs rebuilt lol) Those were good times. But your right, I have enough amp to run 2 of the sub I have, so its prob going to get worse before it gets better lol.

 

[1aespinoza Premium Member]

I had 4 RF3110's and a couple Fosgate 1000

Niiice. I still have 2 rfr3110 and a Power 1000bd. Some day they will make a reunion tour. Some day.

 

[Grimmjoww]

Niiice. I still have 2 rfr3110 and a Power 1000bd. Some day they will make a reunion tour. Some day.

Right on! Back when I was in the game Fosgate and JL Audio were what you seen at all the comps, Orion as well. Now it looks like Sundown and DC from the videos I have watched.