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Cheap amp

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by SIK99Tacoma, May 5, 2024.

  1. May 5, 2024 at 7:30 AM
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    SIK99Tacoma

    SIK99Tacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    FOX IFP front 2nd clip 1/2" spacer, FOX 2.0 adjustable resi rear, RXT leaf pack, SSO slimline front w/ baricade 9500lb and amber light bar, ARE Cap, allpro steps, TRD pro style wheels w/ Kenda Klevar skins
    Behind the HU
    JUST to power the rear door speakers.
    Nothing else

    Thoughts?

    Screenshot_20240505-072522_eBay.jpg
     
  2. May 5, 2024 at 7:39 AM
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    destin_meeks

    destin_meeks I used to fix people's crappy stereos

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    Nah I’m passing on that. Those amps introduce so much noise and produce a TON of heat.

    it will sound awful and quit working after one summer. Save your money a little longer and get something like this at a minimum. Then you can power all the speakers and not just the rear. I’ve used it with good results for the money

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6330252.p?skuId=6330252
     
  3. May 5, 2024 at 9:22 AM
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    SIK99Tacoma

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    Gracias
     
  4. May 5, 2024 at 10:29 AM
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    soundman98

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    i think adding any amount of effort into the rear speakers is a waste of money. it's just not great acoustically.
     
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  5. May 5, 2024 at 12:12 PM
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    SIK99Tacoma

    SIK99Tacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    FOX IFP front 2nd clip 1/2" spacer, FOX 2.0 adjustable resi rear, RXT leaf pack, SSO slimline front w/ baricade 9500lb and amber light bar, ARE Cap, allpro steps, TRD pro style wheels w/ Kenda Klevar skins
    Some increase is better than nothing. The above recommended amp could power future speaker upgrade
     
  6. May 5, 2024 at 2:05 PM
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    SIK99Tacoma

    SIK99Tacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    FOX IFP front 2nd clip 1/2" spacer, FOX 2.0 adjustable resi rear, RXT leaf pack, SSO slimline front w/ baricade 9500lb and amber light bar, ARE Cap, allpro steps, TRD pro style wheels w/ Kenda Klevar skins
    Bought one. Not about saving up the money, just didn't want to throw it away if it wasn't necessary.
     
  7. May 6, 2024 at 8:00 AM
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    drizzoh

    drizzoh itsjdmy0

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    Personally, I like having a rear stage. Makes the overall sound much fuller to me.

    That said, even with my fully redone system my rear speakers are still tuned to be 3-4dB louder than the front to balance it. I wish they were positioned higher up in the doors.

    I agree with the others tho, pass on amps that cheap.
     
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