Adding an amp, no subs...

MTchevyS10 · 08-26-2008, 01:07 AM

I'm looking into getting an amp here very soon and was wondering what recommendations folks might be able to give me.

Currently I just have the 6" Alpine Type Rs in my door and Pioneers behind the seats. I'm not looking into getting subs, at least not now, so I doubt that will be a concern.

Would like to go with an Alpine amp, but I am up for good suggestions.
More than anything I'd just like to know the specs that I should be looking for, i.e. channels, watts, etc.

Thanks in advance.

actafool4187 · 08-26-2008, 01:49 PM

What are you trying to amp? The alpine's in your door, the pioneers behind your seats, both, or what? We can't say what you should get without knowing what you're trying to power. Also, we'll need the specs on the speakers you're trying to power, or at least the model number so we can look it up.

MTchevyS10 · 08-26-2008, 03:45 PM

I wouldn't mind the amp powering both sets of speakers, but the alpine's are the main focus.

I believe the Alpine number is SPR-17S, or at least I think those are the ones that fit in the door of the S-10. Pioneers are TS - A4103 I think.

MTchevyS10 · 08-31-2008, 03:32 PM

stalephotograph · 09-01-2008, 09:55 AM

i would say go w/ a 4 channel amp, something around 300-500 watts, nothing spectacular. that way if you decide to run the speakers behind your seat, or if you have some in the dash, you can hook them up along w/ the doors.

something along the lines of these

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...duct_ID=37 30

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...duct_ID=37 29

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...duct_ID=62 50

MTchevyS10 · 09-01-2008, 08:27 PM

Thanks, that looks pretty good to me.
Should even the 300 watt power at least those front speakers plenty well?

Thanks again.

stalephotograph · 09-01-2008, 09:36 PM

300w for the front speakers will be plenty enough. just make sure you set your gains and everything correctly so you dont distort them or send a clipping signal.

timtp2004 · 09-01-2008, 09:40 PM

Damn 300 at just the front..... thats gonna hurt

MTchevyS10 · 09-01-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stalephotograph

300w for the front speakers will be plenty enough. just make sure you set your gains and everything correctly so you dont distort them or send a clipping signal.

I have no clue how to check for that, but I know some guys good with it, so maybe I'll just need to pick their brain a little about helping me with it.

timtp2004 · 09-01-2008, 09:46 PM

turn it up till it distorts then back down a hair

Edit: make sure your HU is turned up 3/4 of the way

08-26-2008, 01:07 AM	#1
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 271 Location: Rock Springs, MT User is: OffLine	Adding an amp, no subs... I'm looking into getting an amp here very soon and was wondering what recommendations folks might be able to give me. Currently I just have the 6" Alpine Type Rs in my door and Pioneers behind the seats. I'm not looking into getting subs, at least not now, so I doubt that will be a concern. Would like to go with an Alpine amp, but I am up for good suggestions. More than anything I'd just like to know the specs that I should be looking for, i.e. channels, watts, etc. Thanks in advance.
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08-26-2008, 01:49 PM	#2
actafool4187 '02 Sonoma X-Cab Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,084 Location: Northwest Indiana User is: OffLine	Re: Adding an amp, no subs... What are you trying to amp? The alpine's in your door, the pioneers behind your seats, both, or what? We can't say what you should get without knowing what you're trying to power. Also, we'll need the specs on the speakers you're trying to power, or at least the model number so we can look it up.
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08-26-2008, 03:45 PM	#3
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 271 Location: Rock Springs, MT User is: OffLine	Re: Adding an amp, no subs... I wouldn't mind the amp powering both sets of speakers, but the alpine's are the main focus. I believe the Alpine number is SPR-17S, or at least I think those are the ones that fit in the door of the S-10. Pioneers are TS - A4103 I think.
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08-31-2008, 03:32 PM	#4
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 271 Location: Rock Springs, MT User is: OffLine	Re: Adding an amp, no subs... Bump
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09-01-2008, 09:55 AM	#5
stalephotograph air ride equipped Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,577 Location: danville, ky User is: OffLine	Re: Adding an amp, no subs... i would say go w/ a 4 channel amp, something around 300-500 watts, nothing spectacular. that way if you decide to run the speakers behind your seat, or if you have some in the dash, you can hook them up along w/ the doors. something along the lines of these http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...duct_ID=37 30 http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...duct_ID=37 29 http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...duct_ID=62 50 Last edited by stalephotograph : 09-01-2008 at 09:58 AM.
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09-01-2008, 08:27 PM	#6
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 271 Location: Rock Springs, MT User is: OffLine	Re: Adding an amp, no subs... Thanks, that looks pretty good to me. Should even the 300 watt power at least those front speakers plenty well? Thanks again.
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09-01-2008, 09:36 PM	#7
stalephotograph air ride equipped Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,577 Location: danville, ky User is: OffLine	Re: Adding an amp, no subs... 300w for the front speakers will be plenty enough. just make sure you set your gains and everything correctly so you dont distort them or send a clipping signal.
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09-01-2008, 09:40 PM	#8
timtp2004 TTP Age: 23 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 779 Location: Colorado User is: OffLine	Re: Adding an amp, no subs... Damn 300 at just the front..... thats gonna hurt
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09-01-2008, 09:44 PM	#9
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 271 Location: Rock Springs, MT User is: OffLine	Re: Adding an amp, no subs... Quote: Originally Posted by stalephotograph 300w for the front speakers will be plenty enough. just make sure you set your gains and everything correctly so you dont distort them or send a clipping signal. I have no clue how to check for that, but I know some guys good with it, so maybe I'll just need to pick their brain a little about helping me with it.
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09-01-2008, 09:46 PM	#10
timtp2004 TTP Age: 23 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 779 Location: Colorado User is: OffLine	Re: Adding an amp, no subs... turn it up till it distorts then back down a hair Edit: make sure your HU is turned up 3/4 of the way Last edited by timtp2004 : 09-01-2008 at 09:47 PM.
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