Upgrading my very first (and only) stero system

[SocialStealth]

In my 2002 Mazda Protege, speakers are in driver/passenger doors.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_133CQRX...U.html?tp=5684

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1086822...owAll=Y&tp=105

Stock speakers in rear, No amps, no subs.

Right now I have the Fader on my stereo set to 5 toward the front. If I set it to center, and turn the volume up to 3/4, i start to hear clipping.

I'm assuming that means the speakers are under powered (right?)

So I want to upgrade my back speakers (stock) to something, probably another set of 2-ways, and I think I will need an amp for the front and back speakers (right?)

I'm looking to get the best out of my infinity speakers in the front, without spending too much. Do you think I should get an amp to do that? What amp do you guys recommend?

And what speakers do you think I should get for the rear deck? (6x9 space)

I'm just looking for something cheap that sounds better than the stock ones I have now (best bang for my buck ya know?)

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[groundpound4200 5,000+ posts]

If you want louder sound while remaining clear I would look into a cheap 4 channel amp. 4x50@ 4 ohms should get you headed in the right direction.

 

[SocialStealth]

What brands would you recommend?

Are there any particular features I should look for in an amp ?

Also, what speakers do you think I should get in the back?

 

[shaneb 10+ year member]

Eclipse EA4000 or XA4000 would be a good start for you. Great little amps, good price.

 

[btdickey99 5,000+ posts]

Eclipse EA4000 or XA4000 would be a good start for you. Great little amps, good price.

x2....esp the EA series, which is the lower line of the 2 but certainly an awesome line of amps

 

[shaneb 10+ year member]

x2....esp the EA series, which is the lower line of the 2 but certainly an awesome line of amps

I would say the EA are just as good. Just great amps. Great company imo. Also OP those amps can be had for under 200 on ebay.

 

[SocialStealth]

I was checking out this amp, do you think Infinity Reference amps are any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Infinity-Reference-7541a-4-channel-amplifier-656-watts_W0QQitemZ290296967113QQihZ019QQcategoryZ18795QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I figured I would try to get a used one, is there anything I should look out for when buying a used amp?

Or should I get this Eclipse EA4100?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110342054214