Amps for front speakers

[rayray086]

Hi guys

I'm not considering this yet but would like to know your inputs into the matter.

I plan to put in an external amp for my front splits (woofer+tweeter). They are aftermarket Clarions running off a low-end Clarion head-unit so I suppose they're underpowered at the moment. What kind of amp should I look into? I am considering looking into rear speakers too, so it must be able to run those as well. However, I am not considering a subwoofer in the future at all. I'm thinking of sticking with the Clarion name for consistency's sake. Would this be a good idea in the case of amps?

Also, in a Mk3, where could I place it?

Any help would be gladly appreciated

Cheers.

[BL33SU]

any 4 channel that is rated abouit 4x50rms will do fine.
i think the best bang for buck is the jaycar.

[BlackVr6ix]

Clarion apx4240

4x60rms, cheap at $299 RRP and effective.

[ScienceVR6]

the clarion at $299, or the jaycar @$299.
The clarion is 60w rms x 4
the jaycar is 130w rms x4

The jaycar one is physicaly huge though.

[BlackVr6ix]

you should be able to pickup the clarion for ~220 thou.

[rayray086]

The pricing is certainly within reach.

With the power output, would there be any downsides in overpowering speakers?

[ScienceVR6]

power is good. power is your friend.

a high powered amp will alow you to run lower gains on the amp, and therefore make cleaner power.

[BlackVr6ix]

^^What he said^^

[MattyT]

Clarion suck for amps though.

Jaycar would be just fine

[rayray086]

Sounds like Jaycar hits the money, though admittedly, I'm a sucker for image and brand names But I definitely wouldn't want to sacrifice quality for that. Cheers for the advice! Best place to get Jaycar stuff?

[BlackVr6ix]

Matty, are you serious?

i've only once had a clarion amp returned in the 3 years i've delt with them.

admittedly they can be a little underpowered for some applications.

no doubt that jaycar stuff is fantastic bang for buck thou.

[MattyT]

For me sound quality is tops, and for that all the clarion amps & speakers ive heard didnt ring my bell.

If image and brand is what you're after, get some audison up ya!

[BlackVr6ix]

I'm actually looking at purchasing a SRX3 from a mate at a very good price.

better than the junky old crap i have running my gear atm