Amp matching help
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Wilmington, DE
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Amp matching help
I am somewhat new to the stereo game and I was needing help picking out an amp.
A coupleyears ago I picked up a single shallow mount 10" kicker comp RT sub to put in my 04 F150. Well abandoned that project and sold the truck. Now I have a 2017 F150 XL with sync 3 (no factory sub) and I want to put the sub behind the seat. I had an amp for it from a friend but it is older and missing some wiring components. I would rather just buy a new amp that is a good match for the sub. I was looking for suggestions, here are the specs on the sub in pictures
I plan on leaving the other speakers factory and only plan on running the sub with the amp. Any help would be appreciated.
A coupleyears ago I picked up a single shallow mount 10" kicker comp RT sub to put in my 04 F150. Well abandoned that project and sold the truck. Now I have a 2017 F150 XL with sync 3 (no factory sub) and I want to put the sub behind the seat. I had an amp for it from a friend but it is older and missing some wiring components. I would rather just buy a new amp that is a good match for the sub. I was looking for suggestions, here are the specs on the sub in pictures
I plan on leaving the other speakers factory and only plan on running the sub with the amp. Any help would be appreciated.
Last edited by Slobra; 09-02-2017 at 01:38 PM.
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Between the dark side of the moon and Knottinghamshire
Posts: 243
Received 142 Likes
on
77 Posts
I am going to play Devils Advocate here and say installing a amp and 600 Watt sub while retaining stock speakers is just asking for a crappy sound. If you were a beer drinking buddy of mine I'd recommend you at least get some front door speakers and a multi channel amp.
#3
Senior Member
I agree, how about you get a 5 ch. amp and replace the factory speakers.
Depending on your taste and budget, here are a couple of choices.
http://www.jlaudio.com/xd700-5v2-car...plifiers-98606 (keep in mind that you can find them cheaper from unauthorized dealers)
(list on this one is $750)
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...43CXA6005.html
There are of course lots more choices but hopefully you get the idea.
Depending on your taste and budget, here are a couple of choices.
http://www.jlaudio.com/xd700-5v2-car...plifiers-98606 (keep in mind that you can find them cheaper from unauthorized dealers)
(list on this one is $750)
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...43CXA6005.html
There are of course lots more choices but hopefully you get the idea.
#4
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Wilmington, DE
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I am going to play Devils Advocate here and say installing a amp and 600 Watt sub while retaining stock speakers is just asking for a crappy sound. If you were a beer drinking buddy of mine I'd recommend you at least get some front door speakers and a multi channel amp.
#5
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Wilmington, DE
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I agree, how about you get a 5 ch. amp and replace the factory speakers.
Depending on your taste and budget, here are a couple of choices.
http://www.jlaudio.com/xd700-5v2-car...plifiers-98606 (keep in mind that you can find them cheaper from unauthorized dealers)
https://www.amazon.com/Alpine-PDX-V9.../dp/B007VSXGOQ (list on this one is $750)
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...43CXA6005.html
There are of course lots more choices but hopefully you get the idea.
Depending on your taste and budget, here are a couple of choices.
http://www.jlaudio.com/xd700-5v2-car...plifiers-98606 (keep in mind that you can find them cheaper from unauthorized dealers)
https://www.amazon.com/Alpine-PDX-V9.../dp/B007VSXGOQ (list on this one is $750)
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...43CXA6005.html
There are of course lots more choices but hopefully you get the idea.