What amp(s) will I need to run this system

[jermsz]

Sorry for my ignorance, but I'm rather a large newb when it comes to car audio.

Within the next few weeks I'll be picking up a 1990 Toyota mr2, one of the first things I'm going to do is set up an audio system inside it.

Because of the space inside a mr2 I'm kind of limited to what I can and cant use, ie will need to use shallow subs, as I still want to move the chairs back and store the targa tops on nice days. And everywhere I've looked people say to just use components up front, and a sub/subs in the back.

What I'm looking at getting is something along the lines of this:

(Please advise me as to whether what I'm getting is a good/bad idea)

Headunit: Pioneer DEH-P6050UB

Components: Pioneer TS-D1720C (260W Max power handling)

Subs: 2x Pioneer TS-SW841D (500W Max power handling)

Now what I want to know is what size amp(s) do I need? I've decided on getting a 3rca output headunit incase I want to put speakers in the back, the mr2 comes stock with 4" speakers there but on mr2oc.com people advise against putting aftermarket speakers there as it ruins the sound stage.

any advice on which amp(s) i need would be awesome

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[C3 Customs 10+ year member]

Am amp that will give you 300Watts rms would do fine.

 

[lyttleviet 10+ year member]

Look into the ARC MINI amps..

Pros:

Size

Output

Cons:

Price

 

[jermsz]

Am amp that will give you 300Watts rms would do fine.

Where does it say on amp specifications what W rms they have? Sorry like I said, rather a newb at this

 

[lyttleviet 10+ year member]

Is amp size an issue or did I just misread it //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[jermsz]

Is amp size an issue or did I just misread it //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

depends whether I want the amp in the storage compartment behind the seats, or wire it through to the frunk

 

[jermsz]

so basically I just add up the RMS W of both the set of components (is their rms for a single set of components (woofer+tweeter) or for the 4 speakers all together?) and the subs, then find an amp that has around the same if not more RMS W?

Sorry just confused as to how you find out what size amp you need for a system :>

 

[jermsz]

is no one able to answer what I assume is a pretty straight forward question?

 

[bamaster 10+ year member]

I'd go with a 5-channel. Something like this Hifonics ZXi 8006

Your components are rated at 60w RMS, so that's what you want to match, not the max watts.

This amp will send 55w two each side of your doors (that's two channels) and there are two channels for the rear, which you don't have to use but can add at a later time. Then the amp has a one channel at 200w (that's the fifth channel).

If your components are rate at 60w. You only send one pair of speaker wires to it. You connect the wires, from the amp, to the crossover. The crossover will send the power equally to each speaker. So in this case, the mid-range and tweeter will each receive 55w @ 4ohm, which is perfect.