which amp would you recommend for these speakers?
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I just got the Emotiva XPA-5 to drive M70 fronts, CS2 center, and M60 surrounds. The difference over my Onkyo TX-NR808 is quite amazing! If you're on a budget the XPA-5 is a good choice. If you have a lot more to spend I'd look at Adcom, Sunfire, and Parasound equipment. I haven't listened to them but from what I've read you won't be let down. I still think the Emotiva XPA-5 is one of the most underrated products on the market. For the money, it's an excellent option. 5 year warranty gives peace of mind.
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Nathaniel,A 4500 Watt may be just a little bit too much overkill for these speakers. They run at about 8 Ohms and 2200 Watts so in my suggestion a 3000 watt amp at the absolute highest. Remember you don't want to overpower and blow out the speakers but you don't want to under power and damage them either.
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Thats like asking MaryAnn or Ginger. I am using a Sony HiRes Amp and they sound fantastic. Any good quality piece of kit will let these great speakers sound good. It's a choice of your taste and wallet.
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In my opinion you do not need an amp for these speakers. I think most of these speakers are supposed to be for a radio output of 50 watts per speakers so that match the typical radio. But, I will have to let you know that I do not really like these speakers for my car. I finally realized that my original speakers in my car had no tweeters; therefore, when I replaced them with tweeter it sounded to high pitch and not enough base. I bought some speakers at "speaker city" in burbank, which have given me the best sound, and they only cost $25 each. Good luck
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I have Focal 704's. They sound real good together, their 500 serious would probably do well. You should research to find a good quality lower wattage speaker in your price range. This amp is real crisp and need higher quality speakers.
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I'd say a minimum 600 watt amp. You don't want a smaller amp that ur speakers will force it to go into protect mode. Any good brand like mb quart, hifonics, precision power, or even pioneer will do the work.
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The BOSS PH2.1000 is way to much power for those speakers. I suggest looking into a lower wattage BOSS amp so you don't blow them.
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Any speaker really. I would only recommend a speaker that was around 200 watts rms as this amp is pretty over-rated as far as power goes. It only takes a bare wire connection, so no 1/4 inch or Speakon outputs.
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These speakers are 4ohm rated. You will need an amp that can handle 4ohm speakers. I use a AudioSource Amp 100 Amplifier. It goes for about $120
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I can get you an amplifier for those speakers. I'll be happy to help you if you want me to. Email me back and we'll talk directly (not through the amazon web site) Thanks
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what about speakers with 150-watt maximum input power? I'm a novice at this stuff
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A decent 50w+ x 2 amp should run them fine. As long as it is a good quality amp.
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I used the lp-20-20a lepai mini amp with power supply for the 2 speakers i bought. sounded decent for the price and aux port was nice. if you go with this amp id recommend at leat an 18g wire.
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the best investment i made with these is the plyo 3000 amp for these... it has its own fan and powers these speakers perfectly. plus it doesnt break the bank
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Anything that can deliver at least half of the recommended power which is 110 watts rms per speaker. I currently give them 50 watts rms and they sound great and are loud enough for me. Make sure the amplifier is CEA 2006 compliant. All of the information can be found on Crutchfield or sonic electronix. I recommend Alpine Mrv-F300 or something similar as it will be slightly cheaper than the PDX-V9 if your on a budget. If you can splurge a little more go for it and get a PDX-V9. Both amplifiers are a great buy in my opinion
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This is a very good amp but i agree whit cdizzie will be better if u get a 1500 amp For the speaker that u have.
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I would say to first research what kind of stock amp you have, along with the correct amount of wattage your current speakers handle aka "RMS"... These speakers are super clear but need the correct amount of power amped to them to sound bright in the highs and clear on the mids