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Volume decrease and distortion with new head unit and speakers at high volumes
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<blockquote data-quote="blazian87" data-source="post: 8495343" data-attributes="member: 574798"><p>Never look at peak power. Most set of speakers can handle up to about 100w rms each side give or take. That PPI amp does 80x4 @ 2 ohms so you're right around where you need to be. It should be significantly louder and clearer than using your headunit to power your speakers. More headroom so you should be far less likely to distort and have volume decreases. For amp kits I would go for an 8 gauge amp kit OFC. There's companies like Sky high car audio or KnuKonceptz. There's many companies to choose from actually, but it shouldn't cost too much either way. Make sure to get some OFC wires, not CCA if you can. If you're planning to add a sub in the future though, you should prepare for that by getting a bigger amp kit. Otherwise you should be fine with that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="blazian87, post: 8495343, member: 574798"] Never look at peak power. Most set of speakers can handle up to about 100w rms each side give or take. That PPI amp does 80x4 @ 2 ohms so you're right around where you need to be. It should be significantly louder and clearer than using your headunit to power your speakers. More headroom so you should be far less likely to distort and have volume decreases. For amp kits I would go for an 8 gauge amp kit OFC. There's companies like Sky high car audio or KnuKonceptz. There's many companies to choose from actually, but it shouldn't cost too much either way. Make sure to get some OFC wires, not CCA if you can. If you're planning to add a sub in the future though, you should prepare for that by getting a bigger amp kit. Otherwise you should be fine with that. [/QUOTE]
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