I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra with a stock AM/FM cassette player and no other special amenities. I am buying an in- dash DVD player that has:
RMS Power Output: 52 Watts
Maximum Power: 160 Watts
Do I need an amp to power this unit or will I be okay without one? Sorry if this a stupid question, but I know nothing about this stuff.
Replies (3)
cplkittle on 01/18/2007 00:27:41
If you are keeping the factory speakers - no, you do not need an amp
If you do not have a subwoofer - no, you do not need an amp
The only reasons you would need an amplifier are if:
You buy replacement speakers for the doors and they require more power than the new in dash unit can provide.
You add a subwoofer and it overpowers the mids and highs.
swez on 01/18/2007 08:38:19
FYI: The specs on your DVD player should be read as 52 watts peak per channel. That equates to about 25 watts RMS/channel. (Continous Power)
What make/model DVD player are you planning to use here?
Also, most stock factory speakers are typically rated at 10-15 watts RMS per speaker. If there are factory amps in a Premium package, this could net closer to 30-40 watts RMS per channel. Keep that in mind when dialing up the power and using High Def DVD's and CD's.
The extra "music power" (Dynamic range and extended frequency response) in these units are often enough to damage stock speakers in time. Consider aftermarket upgrades if you desire the most from this system. Outboard amping will make a dramatic difference as compared to a stock system.
We can give you some ideas if you wish to upgrade the performance of the entire package.
Swez
Dutaylor33 on 01/24/2007 01:18:31
Just matters if you want it to go Boom
RMS Power Output: 52 Watts
Maximum Power: 160 Watts
Do I need an amp to power this unit or will I be okay without one? Sorry if this a stupid question, but I know nothing about this stuff.
Replies (3)
cplkittle on 01/18/2007 00:27:41
If you are keeping the factory speakers - no, you do not need an amp
If you do not have a subwoofer - no, you do not need an amp
The only reasons you would need an amplifier are if:
You buy replacement speakers for the doors and they require more power than the new in dash unit can provide.
You add a subwoofer and it overpowers the mids and highs.
swez on 01/18/2007 08:38:19
FYI: The specs on your DVD player should be read as 52 watts peak per channel. That equates to about 25 watts RMS/channel. (Continous Power)
What make/model DVD player are you planning to use here?
Also, most stock factory speakers are typically rated at 10-15 watts RMS per speaker. If there are factory amps in a Premium package, this could net closer to 30-40 watts RMS per channel. Keep that in mind when dialing up the power and using High Def DVD's and CD's.
The extra "music power" (Dynamic range and extended frequency response) in these units are often enough to damage stock speakers in time. Consider aftermarket upgrades if you desire the most from this system. Outboard amping will make a dramatic difference as compared to a stock system.
We can give you some ideas if you wish to upgrade the performance of the entire package.
Swez
Dutaylor33 on 01/24/2007 01:18:31
Just matters if you want it to go Boom
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