Question on Power Output
Polygon
03-01-2009, 05:46 PM
I'm looking at getting a new head unit but I'm not finding any with really good RMS output for a decent price. For example I like the Pioneer DEH-P5000UB but the output is 14 watts RMS.
So, the question is, with components is that going to be enough to push them without distortion?
FYI it is CEA-2006 compliant.
Here are a few units I'm looking at.
Amazon.com: Pioneer DEH-P5000UB In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iTunes AAC/WAV Receiver: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEH-P5000UB-Dash-iTunes-Receiver/dp/B0011MRCT8)
Amazon.com: Clarion CZ309 CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Receiver and USB Port: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/Clarion-CZ309-MP3-Receiver-Port/dp/B001OQGDGY)
Amazon.com: Sony CDX-GT630UI MP3/WMA/AAC Compliant CD Receiver with iPod Direct Control via USB: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-CDX-GT630UI-Compliant-Receiver-Control/dp/B001EYU6M8)
Amazon.com: Pioneer DEH-P6000UB In-Dash CD/Mp3/Wma/iTunes AAC/Wav Receiver: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEH-P6000UB-Dash-iTunes-Receiver/dp/B0012ZLCBS)
So, the question is, with components is that going to be enough to push them without distortion?
FYI it is CEA-2006 compliant.
Here are a few units I'm looking at.
Amazon.com: Pioneer DEH-P5000UB In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iTunes AAC/WAV Receiver: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEH-P5000UB-Dash-iTunes-Receiver/dp/B0011MRCT8)
Amazon.com: Clarion CZ309 CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Receiver and USB Port: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/Clarion-CZ309-MP3-Receiver-Port/dp/B001OQGDGY)
Amazon.com: Sony CDX-GT630UI MP3/WMA/AAC Compliant CD Receiver with iPod Direct Control via USB: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-CDX-GT630UI-Compliant-Receiver-Control/dp/B001EYU6M8)
Amazon.com: Pioneer DEH-P6000UB In-Dash CD/Mp3/Wma/iTunes AAC/Wav Receiver: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEH-P6000UB-Dash-iTunes-Receiver/dp/B0012ZLCBS)
pre98zetec
03-01-2009, 05:47 PM
No, It's not. You need an external amp to get the most out of after market speakers. You will be much happier in the end.
Polygon
03-01-2009, 05:49 PM
What would you say the minimum is? I'd rather avoid an amp install with this car if I can.
pre98zetec
03-01-2009, 05:50 PM
what components are you looking at buying?
Polygon
03-01-2009, 05:53 PM
The fronts will be Focal 130V1 components. 5 1/4" mids and 1" tweets. The rears will just be some Kenwood 6x9s. There won't be a sub.
pre98zetec
03-01-2009, 06:00 PM
they won't sound good off headunit power. THey will have distortion when you turn them up. I know you don't want to get an external amp but if you really want to use them it's your only option.
Polygon
03-01-2009, 06:01 PM
Damn.
Oh well, got any suggestions for a good small amp?
Oh well, got any suggestions for a good small amp?
pre98zetec
03-01-2009, 08:37 PM
a powerbass 300.2 would be plenty for them they are under 100$
PaulD
03-01-2009, 09:15 PM
you will need at least a 75X4 if you biamp them or 125-150X2 if you are gonna use the passive crossovers that come with them.
Polygon
03-02-2009, 01:05 PM
Alright.
Now, this raises a question in my other car. It's got an Infinity Basslink I. It has a 200 watt class D amp on board. Do you think that would be sufficient for a set of similar components?
Now, this raises a question in my other car. It's got an Infinity Basslink I. It has a 200 watt class D amp on board. Do you think that would be sufficient for a set of similar components?
PaulD
03-02-2009, 06:25 PM
no, that amp will be a mono amp (1 channel) and will probably be designed for bass frequencies only
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