What will happen to speakers on a stock radio without an amp?

[Subject]
What will happen to speakers on a stock radio without an amp?
[Question]
Hi,



I just bought 4x Infinity 6522i's. They have an RMS of 60w but I can't afford an amp to support that at the moment. If I plug them straight into the stock head unit whats the worst that can happen? Im not planning on playing them loud. The car is a peugeot 306, so im guessing the output power will be pathetic, somin like 20w per channel.



Thanks
"if they are 2ohm speakers you will burn out the amp in the deck."



The speakers have a 2ohm impedance..

Russell T @ 2009-03-30 11:45:08

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It just wont perform to their best capability, they will still produce sound though.

BirdzIview @ 2009-03-30 11:48:36

It will probably distort the sound the speakers make, screwing them up. It will sound horrible, that's the worst. Just save and get an amp. :)

Florida Girl @ 2009-03-30 11:49:34

I have done that, nothing bad will happen they just wont be as loud as they would be with an amp. Your radio or speakers wont break, they just wont perform as well as they would with an amp. You can get the amp and hook it up later.

Louis M @ 2009-03-30 11:49:35

The output will be around 20w rms per channel. Nothing will happen to the speakers but if they are 2ohm speakers you will burn out the amp in the deck. They must be 4ohm or greater for your deck.

Dustin @ 2009-03-30 11:50:22

As long as your speakers have the same ohm rating as your old ones (probably 6 Ohms) your head unit will be fine...your speakers will just be significantly under-powered.

Derrick W @ 2009-03-30 11:50:24

Volume probably same as it was with the original set up. No damage will be done. Bass response could be poor.

TSCouriers @ 2009-03-30 11:50:48

it will be absolutly fine there will be no problem at all

ericparker535 @ 2009-03-30 11:58:30

I wouldn't put anything lower than 4 Ohms to my head unit because the head unit can't handle that low of Ohms and it will fry the unit

hero_7_13 @ 2009-03-30 12:02:45

[Subject]
My car died and now the sub/amp won't work?
[Question]
My car died and after i jumped it the sub and amp don't work. I couldn't seem to find any restart switch on the amp. Any suggestions?

austin242d @ 2009-03-30 11:57:39

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walmart subrooffer

funn g @ 2009-03-30 12:00:20

ressuscitate it with LOVE.

Joe @ 2009-03-30 12:00:36

try lookin at ur fuses bro

AZ_FAN @ 2009-03-30 12:01:11

The jump might have blown the amp. Thats the only thing I can think of..run it in to an audio place and see what they think.

OliverYou @ 2009-03-30 12:01:33

Check the fuse between the battery and the amp. When you jumped it you might have overloaded the fuse.

Louis M @ 2009-03-30 12:01:59

The fuse my friend, change the fuse. There is at least one fuse on the amp itself (rectangular) and if you trace the power wire to the battery there should be a fuse holder near the battery connection

(cylindrical). Or you may have fried your amp completely. Check all fuses first.

Dave F @ 2009-03-30 12:03:09

[Subject]
will i need an amp to power two of these speakers?
[Question]
i want to put two of these in my car:



http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_components.php?comp_id=128



will i need an amplifier to power these speakers, or can i run them right off my head unit. i have an aftermarket head unit.

gbradleyb @ 2009-03-30 11:48:12

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Yes you can run these straight off of the head unit because they are 4ohm speakers. They will sound way better if you connect an amp though.

Dustin @ 2009-03-30 11:53:17

It would depend on how many watts your head unit puts out. I'm sure it would power them, but it might not power them to their best ability.

JJBsGirl727 @ 2009-03-30 11:54:15

you could power them off the head unit but they would sound a lot better off of an amp.

hero_7_13 @ 2009-03-30 11:57:36

NO YOU DONT NEED A AMP FOR 6*9'S as long as you have a deck you will be cool. i got all new car speakers and they run off my deck

AZ_FAN @ 2009-03-30 12:02:48

[Subject]
Help Me Find a Good Car Alarm?
[Question]
ok so i'm putting a system in my car, 04 Malibu Classic, and i want to make sure my stuff will be safe, so i need a car alarm, but i don't know what to look for. basically i want something that if someone bumps into my car or try's to break in an alarm will go off. so i've seen some for around $90-$400, i'm looking to spend maybe $100 or so. post links to alarms and if you have a car alarm what kind do you have?
@ Cap: that looks good man, and the customer review was convincing, i'll have to look more into it thanks.

The Evil Genius @ 2009-03-30 09:43:17

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I like Viper so I going to suggest this alarm system for you http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_10664_Viper+350HV+ESP+Security+System.html. For the price you can't beat it.

Cap @ 2009-03-30 09:55:07

Asianwolf Car Alarms



How they work: http://www.asianwolf.com/caralarm-deals.html



Where to get them: http://www.asianwolf.com/caralarm-deals.html

Brandon C @ 2009-03-30 10:09:39

First car alarms dont do much. If some one wants something they are gonna try.



Mine is a cheep fusion alarm. Instaled it myself, (my job)



Almost every car alarm can have the sesitivity changed, It can be set to hitting the car - farting next to it.



What you need in my opinion if you wanna watch your stuff is a 2 way system. Most are the same,, The 2 ways usually come with remote start. The plus on these systems is you get a keychain that tells you when your alarm is going off. So you can run out and see whats going on.

xsports1 @ 2009-03-30 10:44:57

[Subject]
Is it really a difference?
[Question]
If I change my stock cheap nissan speakers with four Pioneer speakers?



(I mean with no sub woofer or amps just speakers and a new cd player.)

J.K. Livin' @ 2009-03-30 09:43:05

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yes, you'll get better sound. Not a TON better, but noticeable.

Stangman @ 2009-03-30 09:50:58

Yes aftermarket speakers will give you better sound. And with a HU that has a built in amp that is cea- compliant will really make a diffrence.Peace.

Cap @ 2009-03-30 09:59:36

If there good speakers ya. Go with some 2 way or 3 way. The sound will be much better.

xsports1 @ 2009-03-30 10:46:52