Hello boys & girls... I posted this question over in the 'proper forum' (speakers), but have gotten absolutely no response! Guess that's what I get for posting in the right forum.

Anyway, I'm basically trying to find out if I'd see a noticeable improvement by adding a simple 4 channel amp to my stereo system. Here's the situation: I have the OEM 6-disk cd (non-audiophile), and some Pioneer 6x8 3-ways. They sound "ok", but obviously when I turn them up a little, they get 'fuzzy'. Plus, I just blew one of them (which was replaced free of charge). Anyway, I want to know if these 3-ways are 'worthy' of getting an amp. I realize these speakers are in no way, shape, or form high-end speakers. So, do you all think I'd see (hear) a sizeable difference if I went with an amp?

Oh yeah, the amp I'm looking at is an Alpine MRP-F240, that puts out 40w RMS x 4, @ 4 ohms. The Pioneer 3-ways that I have are the TS-A6870R, and are rated at 50w RMS (220w max).

Basically, are these speakers "worth" an amp???

Thanks for your help.

PS - RockPick, I know this isn't the correct place to post this thread, but could you possible "let it ride" for little while??? Please!!!

 

youll notice more of a difference in sound with a new head unit.. .. yea the filters in the amp will help clean up the sound a bit.. however your also more likely to blow all your speakers instead of just one.. i would know i've had personal experience with pioneer..

 

Yea, Id say a new hd would be the best. I am considering a stereo upgrade and the first thing I am going to buy is a new hu. Its like modding a crappy car. You need a good base before you start adding amps and speakers and subs.

 

yea i built my own sound system for a 2000 ranger... i learned everything the hard way.. so take it from me... get a new head unit first

 

I just like that I can leave my truck unlocked and not worry about it being broken into for my stereos... I have had 4 HU's, 6 subs and 3 amps ripped off of my 2 old rangers in 7 years... alarms and all... Not gonna go thru that anymore... I am keeping my CD-6 and will just hide an amp and buy good speakers... will sound better than whats in my truck now...

 

I got my headunit first, next I'm getting subs and amp, while I wait for my parents to order my speakers!

 

I'm kinda in the same boat as you; I don't want a new h/u. For me, I really like the factory look...

And your alst sentence is what I'm trying to confirm: Will it sound better than whats now in our trucks??

So if I'm going to keep my stock HU, then would an amp improve my system? UberDude answered, but is there anyone out there with this exact/similiar setup that could comment?

 

Yes... I kept my HU in my 2000 ranger after the last break in, had great infinity component 5x7 with xover and a small amp and it rocked!!! Only way I am goin...

 

Ive got a Kenwood hu and infinity reference components in the front and the polks in the back. I am looking at an amp to help pick up my system. There is no hit with it...

 

never thought of that.. in my area its not something i really worried about.. yea just get the amp.. youll notice a difference when you crank it up..

 

thats the other thing... people want their truck to sound like some of these cars that sound like they have subs and dont... it just doesnt happen that easy... I wont mess with subs again either... small amp and components with xovers... will bump my country and rock well enough!!!

 

New head unit first, and then decide.

 

Yeah, the only thing I'm worried about is that once I get the amp, I'll want to upgrade from the Pioneers. How are the Pioneers in terms of sound quality (within the parameters of my setup)?

 

I got an idea...how bout an ALARM! or maybe it's time to move!?

 

i've never had the 3-ways.. i got the 4-ways because they produced higher freguencies.. they sounded rather good.. i cant say how yours will sound..

hmm.. you blew one of the 3-ways without an amp.. what blew? did the diaphragm tear? i mcurious cause if thats the case then dont get an amp.. youll end up with 4 blown speakers.. it happened to me..i kept the bass cranked and used the bassboost on my amp and all four tore there diaphragms. if what your after is ALOT of bass then you need subs.. theres no way around it.. otherwise tell me what your trying to do and ill tell you if it will work..