Car Audio - Amp suggestions.

[Grif]

The problem with running lower powered amps with higher RMS speakers is that ppl tend to push the amps to try make the more power hungry speakers louder. Running the amps so high (overmodulating) introduces noise which manifests itself as wild fluctuations in audio frequencies that can damage both the amp and the speakers.

Using a speaker with an underpowered amp is not a hazard in and of itself. Its when humans try to turn up the volume to try make them sound good that can be a problem.

[Gussie2000]

The problem with running lower powered amps with higher RMS speakers is that ppl tend to push the amps to try make the more power hungry speakers louder. Running the amps so high (overmodulating) introduces noise which manifests itself as wild fluctuations in audio frequencies that can damage both the amp and the speakers.

Using a speaker with an underpowered amp is not a hazard in and of itself. Its when humans try to turn up the volume to try make them sound good that can be a problem.

X2

As i stated all goes down as how much you are willing to spend.

PBKID mentioned something very important..MATCH THE ENTIRE SET BY RMS not by peaks,although,electronics retailers usually use the peak value to impress customers that have no clue about RMS and PEAK values.

Personally i rather use amps with a lower RMS then the speakers just for some insurance, i hate to listen to a entire vehicule rattling all around,the key is tunning the music so you wouldn't need to be raise the volume in order to hear the music "better"