WHAT AMP DO I NEED.

[Ashton T]

I am installing a set of SCAR SPX-65C component speakers in my front doors only and I don't know what kind of amp I need.

I'm new to this and don't really know much of what I'm doing. Just let me know, Thanks

This is the link to the speakers

https://www.skaraudio.com/products/...Update Email&utm_content=Dynamic Product Link

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[ThxOne Premium Member]

It says 200w rms (pair) so 100w rms per side. A 250 - 300 watt rms stereo (2 channel) amp would do just fine. 125w X 2 - 150w X 2. Don't buy a Boss amplifier. It matters if you are using the vehicles factory radio or an aftermarket one (A radio you buy yourself).

 

[Ashton T]

It says 200w rms (pair) so 100w rms per side. A 250 - 300 watt rms stereo (2 channel) amp would do just fine. 125w X 2 - 150w X 2. Don't buy a Boss amplifier. It matters if you are using the vehicles factory radio or an aftermarket one (A radio you buy yourself).

Alright thanks. Since they're 4ohm components. Does the amp need to be 4ohm? Could you recommend me a good amp.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Do you have a budget?

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Alright thanks. Since they're 4ohm components. Does the amp need to be 4ohm? Could you recommend me a good amp.

Doesn't need to be but for simplicity, match the ohms to the speakers and the power to the speakers. Pioneer, Rockford Fosgate Prime series and Punch series, Kenwood.... If you are shopping, post what you find. We will let you know if the brand name is ok.

 

[Ashton T]

Do you have a budget?

I don't want to spend more than 150 on a amp that's 250W-300W

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

92db sensitivity. 100+ watts rms per side should have them able to get pretty loud. Should sound decent.

 

[Ashton T]

92db sensitivity. 100+ watts rms per side should have them able to get pretty loud. Should sound decent.

I found this one but it a monoblock. Could I use a mono block or does it have to be a 2 channel.

https://www.skaraudio.com/products/...hu6oP7-YT5-4IZHxdcG8TEj_7HV52T2caAlpjEALw_wcB

And I was looking at a Rockford 300 watt 2 channel. But it's just way to big. I something that will fit under my seat.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

I found this one but it a monoblock. Could I use a mono block or does it have to be a 2 channel.

https://www.skaraudio.com/products/...hu6oP7-YT5-4IZHxdcG8TEj_7HV52T2caAlpjEALw_wcB

And I was looking at a Rockford 300 watt 2 channel. But it's just way to big. I something that will fit under my seat.

You don't want to use a mono - 1 channel amp for your components. You would have to use two of them. It needs to be a minimum 2 channel amp to be a stereo signal. I use a soundstream rubicon nano 4 channel amp and it rocks, it's very small and only cost like $150. It's 135w x 4

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

See, small. This is the marine version.

 

[Firewalker]

Those are now 200+ Thx at least the last time I looked at them. They also have a non-marine version as well and that is cheaper at around 180 iirc.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

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[Ashton T]

Doesn't need to be but for simplicity, match the ohms to the speakers and the power to the speakers. Pioneer, Rockford Fosgate Prime series and Punch series, Kenwood.... If you are shopping, post what you find. We will let you know if the brand name is ok.

See, small. This is the marine version.

I found this one. Says it puts out 115W X 2channel on a 4 ohm setup. What do you think.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CYSVI3E/?tag=caraudiocom-20

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

I threw mine in there because Wranglers get wet inside

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

I found this one. Says it puts out 115W X 2channel on a 4 ohm setup. What do you think.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CYSVI3E/?tag=caraudiocom-20

I don't have experience with that one so I am not sure if that one will do rated power. It is hit or miss with Soundstream.