I'm negotiating buying a used amp from someone.

I run an Alpine head unit, and I think I'm going to run 6.5" MB Quart PVI 216 speakers and a self-powered sub (built-in amp).

The amp this guy is selling would ONLY be used to power the 2 6.5" MBQ component speakers in my doors. The amp is a PPI A404 (art series).

I asked, being a NOOB, "do I need anything other than an amp kit to make this amp work in my system?" Because I honestly don't understand this stuff.

The seller says: "The amp does not have any on board crossovers, but if you aren't running much of a sub, you may not need one. Some head units have crossovers built in too...
Basically, some head units and amps have a high pass crossover built in. This filters out certain bass range's depending on how their set. Being that you don't have much of a sub, you probably would not want to run a high pass crossover anyway."


Here is my question:

Is this a problem?

Thanks, guys!!!!!

 

If you purchase the MB Quarts as a component set, you won't have a problem (passive crossovers are included with the set).

Wire the amp to the xovers to the speakers. No worries.

And I really recommend staying away from the self-powered subwoofers. For a bit more $$$, you'll exponentially increase the SQ from your sub.

 

Thank you so much.

I am grateful for your quick reply.

 

Not sure if you saw my edit...

You're more than welcome. Good luck with your project

 

Thanks...that's a whole other issue.

 

hey dave =)
i just got my head unit installed today
alpine-cda 9886

 

NICE!

I'm buying an amp from a DIYmobilaudio guy (let me know if you want his info) who has tons of amps for sale.

Thanks again for that link!

 

i saw that post
alot of amps
he got good reps as well
im still saving for the arc....LOL
maybe even helix =)

 

Any news about the 3-way speakers?

 

You guys should look into Sundown Audio amps. Excellent amps, and hard to beat the price.

Check out this thread for my truck install with Sundown Audio amps, a pair of Stereo Integrity Mag v4's, and SEAS Prestige separates:

http://stereointegrity.com/forums/general-...ck-install.html

I like the Sundown amps so much that I've been tempted to swap out the Audison LRx 4.300 and JL 500/1v2 in the S for Sundown amps (SAX 100.4 and SAZ 1000D)