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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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hey guys im kinda new to stero systems and i was going to get a new head unit and an amp i was just wonderin could i push like a 400 watt amp safely through the stock speakers?
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 10:42 PM
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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NO..... even with a hp crossover that would be just too much power. I am pushing a set of MB Quart components and some MB's 4x6 coax with a PG Tantrum 300.2 and it is clean, dynamic and plenty lound. What exactly do you want do..? Elaborate more so I can give some options.
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 09:46 PM
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well i was wanting to keep the stock speakers and i want to know what wattage i could safely run through them i am just wanting a little more bass so thanks for any info
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 12:05 AM
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If you want a little more bass, just a put an amplafied bazooka. They sound pretty good.
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 08:01 AM
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huh man u have to remember i am a tard when i comes to steros wuts a bazooka
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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Check this out.
http://www.bazooka.com/productAutoAmplifiedBTs.asp
I have a friend who had 2 8 inch bazookaas in this camaro and pounded.
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 10:22 AM
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i dont wanna spend tha much money and im limited in room so would like a 200 watt amp be any better
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 10:56 AM
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I am sure it would. I doubt it if your head unit is putting more than 15 real whatts per speaker.
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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Not to argue with sharkQy but I would highly recommend not doing that! there is no bass in the bose stereo, period. don't try to find it. I amped my rear speakers just because I hadn't gotten the chance to put the new ones in yet.. The only thing I got was louder ****. It destroyed the placement from my fronts (which are upgraded (Qseries mbquart)) I disabled the rear completely the next day. What you hear is what you get, only louder. No bass. Goto walmart and buy an enclosed sub system. I think they are around 50; they are probably what you are looking for.
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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so what if i changed my head unit would i get more bass from a new amp
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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no...its the speakers....
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 01:45 AM
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You see I don't really know what kind of stock audio system you have. Even if you have the premium audio system, the largest driver is still a 6 1/2 wich is physically not capable of reproducing low frequensies.
By you asking "what if i change my head unit and getting a new amp?" makes me assume your budget is about $300+. That is more than enough to get what are you looking for. Check this out....
http://www.cbrstereo.com/Merchant2/m...de=BAZOOKASUBS
http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/503
I have purchased stuff from these car audio venders and they have excellent service but they are not authorized dealers so you the warranty is from them not the manufacturer.
http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/BAZEL8AHP
The guys at sound domain will beat anybodys advertised prices on the internet and they are authorized dealers of everyting they sell so you might to do a price match with these guys.
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