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Originally Posted by fei1
Thanks for all of help guys. I have another question. With all of the electronics going into my truck will the factory batteries have enough juice to power this stuff wil out killing my cranking power? I have 2 batteries because its a diesel but it does draw a large amount of cranking amps to get the beast going. What is your opinions?
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Originally Posted by 04F-250 stroked
I wouldn't go with either. Look into a percision power AKA PPI, I've used the same amp and subs (3 JL audio w-6 sub's bridged down to 1 channel)in my last 3 trucks running and still shakes the fillings out your mouth! As far as door speakers go, try seperates. I use MB Quarts in all 4 door also with a seperate four channel PPI , NO DISTORTION what so ever. A little more pricey but will last you a lifetime.
I prefered a/d/s amps for component speakers though.
I think MTX's are actually a better dollar value than Kicker. Kicker does not build them like they used to. I have also had good luck with JL Audio amps too.
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It sounds like your speakers need to be upgraded farther if you go with a real amp. Otherwise, you'll have tendency to blow the speakers. I blew my high power MB Quarts pretty consistently when my wife turned the fader to the rear only. They warrantied the speakers but it was still a pain to get them switched out. She didn't seem to learn in spite of me telling her why not to go rear only! Keep that in mind if you have anyone else control the head. She did it because the kids wanted to listen to music, and she didn't. Perfectly reasonable.
Also, keep in mind that speakers sound different under power of an amp compared to just the head. You should go to a good shop and listen to the head and speakers with a good amp. I've found that the better speakers only come alive with the amp on.
Also, keep in mind that speakers sound different under power of an amp compared to just the head. You should go to a good shop and listen to the head and speakers with a good amp. I've found that the better speakers only come alive with the amp on.
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I have JL Audio Evolution XR 5.25 components in my car. Origionally ran them off of my head unit, (Alpine) and now power them from a 2X75 watt amp. The only difference I noticed was their ability to get louder. made no difference to me in sound quality, but did allow them to integrate better with the subwoofers which were 2 Kicker 15's running off my Hifonics zeus amp.
The PPI amps mentioned above are excellent amps, especially the ART and PC series amps. Not so sure on the new ones though, as they are not as pricey as the once were.
My friend runs her 2 aluma pro 12's off of an Xtant amp which is excellent.
The PPI amps mentioned above are excellent amps, especially the ART and PC series amps. Not so sure on the new ones though, as they are not as pricey as the once were.
My friend runs her 2 aluma pro 12's off of an Xtant amp which is excellent.
