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Old 09-02-2017, 12:55 PM
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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.

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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.
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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)

Amazon Amazon
(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.
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Originally Posted by RedundanT
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.
Thanks for the advice, your right. I'd rather have a more balanced sound so I'm going to get some door speakers and a multi channel amp. Ill take that beer now
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Originally Posted by hilld
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.
i like the looks of the Alpine amp. I'm going to pick up some door speakers and one of these amps. I will probably have an audio shop do the install but I wanted to get some opinions on here first and I'm glad I did. Thanks guy




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