My internal amp in my JVC KD-LH3100 head unit blew and I think I am just going to buy an amp to run my interiors on. What should I be looking for to power interiors. Im only familiar with hooking amps to subs.
Im not looking for anything amazing, just the equivalent or a little better than the power my interal amp in the HU had. What are the important factors for an amp for interior speakers... (example: crossovers, 2/4 channel, so forth)
I have 4 Pioneer speakers with these specs.
Speaker Size: 6-1/2"
Design: 3-Way
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 33 kHz
Peak Power Handling: 220 watts
RMS Power Handling: 35 watts
Impedance: 4 ohms
Replies (8)
Black_Rob on 12/15/2005 19:38:50
I would like to get one off ebay. Im not sure how much a cheap one would cost, but around $50 on Ebay would be good. Maybe somebody could look a couple up for me real quick so I can get an idea of what to search for on there.
compvr15s on 12/15/2005 20:43:13
50 bucks in kinda low for a 4channel amp, if you could scrounge a lil more, maybe 130-150 would could get things goings, sure you can buy the low quality manufactures that say 4 channel 400 watts for that price but you are probably getting 75-150watts total out of them amps, spend a lil more now and you will be happy in the long run, is it possible to raise your price a lil bit, if so we can find a great 4 channel amp here, but for that price its going to be hard to find something worth a dang. good luck
Black_Rob on 12/15/2005 22:53:32
Do you think a 2-channel would be cheaper. Im not really worried about having Fade and Balance, because all four speakers are exactly the same. So as long as I have a pair left and a pair right, I'd be fine with that. And im not looking for much more power than a head unit provides. To get my internal amp fixed in the HU, it is like $120, so I assumed I'd be better off gettin a cheap amp.
compvr15s on 12/16/2005 06:49:25
http://cgi.ebay.com/MTX-Used-Multi-Channel-Amp-280-Watts-THUNDER4300XW_W0QQitemZ5843130228QQcategoryZ39742QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
mtx 4 channel 38watts/channel. starting bid 50 bucks
http://cgi.ebay.com/MTX-Audio-Thunder-304-Four-Channel-325-Amps_W0QQitemZ5841466890QQcategoryZ39742QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
mtx thunder 304, 38watts/channel. used to have one of these, made my mids and highs scream, starting @50 bucks,good deal
there are a couple to look at, gota go for now, good luck
Black_Rob on 01/10/2006 23:35:53
how would this work for an amp for my interiors??
http://www.carstereoexpo.com/csexpo/nsdiau2chcar1.html
swez on 01/11/2006 00:29:35
Uhmmm, before diving in on an amp, need to know if that HU has working RCA outputs to drive an amplifer. I see the specs say there are F, R & sub outs on this HU, but if they do not work either, amping is a premature step.
If the RCA's do work, it would also be wise to figure out what blew the HU amplifiers, before installing an amp. Shorted speaker lines or ultra-low ohmic loads are common causes for this.
Comments?
Swez
PS If the speaker wires all test to about 3.4 ohms or higher, good to go with a modest 4 channel amp for full fade and balance controls.
Black_Rob on 01/11/2006 01:10:56
The amps outputs still work fine. I have an old 2 channel amp hooked up right now just to give me a little sound. I also have the amp to my sub still hooked up. Im not too worried about having the fade and balance. As long as I can have left/right with the 2channel, then that is fine for me I think. So how about that amp?
http://www.carstereoexpo.com/csexpo/nsdiau2chcar1.html
Any other amp suggestions would be appreciated. Money is very limited. Hopefully near or under $100.
swez on 01/11/2006 03:15:52
Not familiar with this amp brand. However, the specs seem straight up enough to use as a decent sub amp or powering 4 full range speakers to something better than a HU.
From what I see here, 2 speakers per channel will net about 60-65 watts (RMS) per speaker. (no fade, balance.. yes) If you can call them and ask about the fusing or power consumption, that would confirm the numbers above. I would expect a pair of 15A fuses (30A) at minimum, or perhaps a pair of 20's. (40A max draw)
Finally, the Pioneer speakers are rated at 35 RMS/each. Some careful gain and crossover settings should keep them from wanging out on ya. A HPF setting between 80-100 Hz would do well. Just set the sub amp LPF to match.
Swez
Im not looking for anything amazing, just the equivalent or a little better than the power my interal amp in the HU had. What are the important factors for an amp for interior speakers... (example: crossovers, 2/4 channel, so forth)
I have 4 Pioneer speakers with these specs.
Speaker Size: 6-1/2"
Design: 3-Way
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 33 kHz
Peak Power Handling: 220 watts
RMS Power Handling: 35 watts
Impedance: 4 ohms
Replies (8)
Black_Rob on 12/15/2005 19:38:50
I would like to get one off ebay. Im not sure how much a cheap one would cost, but around $50 on Ebay would be good. Maybe somebody could look a couple up for me real quick so I can get an idea of what to search for on there.
compvr15s on 12/15/2005 20:43:13
50 bucks in kinda low for a 4channel amp, if you could scrounge a lil more, maybe 130-150 would could get things goings, sure you can buy the low quality manufactures that say 4 channel 400 watts for that price but you are probably getting 75-150watts total out of them amps, spend a lil more now and you will be happy in the long run, is it possible to raise your price a lil bit, if so we can find a great 4 channel amp here, but for that price its going to be hard to find something worth a dang. good luck
Black_Rob on 12/15/2005 22:53:32
Do you think a 2-channel would be cheaper. Im not really worried about having Fade and Balance, because all four speakers are exactly the same. So as long as I have a pair left and a pair right, I'd be fine with that. And im not looking for much more power than a head unit provides. To get my internal amp fixed in the HU, it is like $120, so I assumed I'd be better off gettin a cheap amp.
compvr15s on 12/16/2005 06:49:25
http://cgi.ebay.com/MTX-Used-Multi-Channel-Amp-280-Watts-THUNDER4300XW_W0QQitemZ5843130228QQcategoryZ39742QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
mtx 4 channel 38watts/channel. starting bid 50 bucks
http://cgi.ebay.com/MTX-Audio-Thunder-304-Four-Channel-325-Amps_W0QQitemZ5841466890QQcategoryZ39742QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
mtx thunder 304, 38watts/channel. used to have one of these, made my mids and highs scream, starting @50 bucks,good deal
there are a couple to look at, gota go for now, good luck
Black_Rob on 01/10/2006 23:35:53
how would this work for an amp for my interiors??
http://www.carstereoexpo.com/csexpo/nsdiau2chcar1.html
swez on 01/11/2006 00:29:35
Uhmmm, before diving in on an amp, need to know if that HU has working RCA outputs to drive an amplifer. I see the specs say there are F, R & sub outs on this HU, but if they do not work either, amping is a premature step.
If the RCA's do work, it would also be wise to figure out what blew the HU amplifiers, before installing an amp. Shorted speaker lines or ultra-low ohmic loads are common causes for this.
Comments?
Swez
PS If the speaker wires all test to about 3.4 ohms or higher, good to go with a modest 4 channel amp for full fade and balance controls.
Black_Rob on 01/11/2006 01:10:56
The amps outputs still work fine. I have an old 2 channel amp hooked up right now just to give me a little sound. I also have the amp to my sub still hooked up. Im not too worried about having the fade and balance. As long as I can have left/right with the 2channel, then that is fine for me I think. So how about that amp?
http://www.carstereoexpo.com/csexpo/nsdiau2chcar1.html
Any other amp suggestions would be appreciated. Money is very limited. Hopefully near or under $100.
swez on 01/11/2006 03:15:52
Not familiar with this amp brand. However, the specs seem straight up enough to use as a decent sub amp or powering 4 full range speakers to something better than a HU.
From what I see here, 2 speakers per channel will net about 60-65 watts (RMS) per speaker. (no fade, balance.. yes) If you can call them and ask about the fusing or power consumption, that would confirm the numbers above. I would expect a pair of 15A fuses (30A) at minimum, or perhaps a pair of 20's. (40A max draw)
Finally, the Pioneer speakers are rated at 35 RMS/each. Some careful gain and crossover settings should keep them from wanging out on ya. A HPF setting between 80-100 Hz would do well. Just set the sub amp LPF to match.
Swez
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