At about half volume, my speakers get distorted. It's not a huge issue because they get pretty loud and still sound good, but I'm only using half of the volume dial - I want more.

Anyways, I bought new speakers a while ago, but they didnt solve the problem so I returned them. So, my power is being restricted somewhere before that - either my stock deck or amp.

Would adding an amplifier pump more power to my speakers? and is that a good idea to do with stock 125watt speakers? I know not to over power them too much.

 

What car do you have and what stereo is in it?

 

'99 v6 - stock head unit

 

I added an amp and 2 subs to my stock system (02) and it made a huge difference. Same thing as you describe... had plenty of volume but no depth.. I used a lineout converter and tapped into the stock system. Sounds great now. I can feel the bass in my scalp and still it's crystal clear.




added a couple pics for ya..

 

that's the thing - i'm really not interested in installing a sub - i don't listen to rap so bass isn't really important. I'd rather not sacrifice the money and trunkspace.

I'm just wondering if an amp by itself would give me more volume.

 

Do you have the mach 460?

 

no, all's I got is a deck unit with cassette player, cd player right below, and 4 speakers (2 door, 2 rear)

 

Bass = Rap is a rather stereotypical statement.. Try some Godsmack or some classic Boston or Disturbed... or.... well you get my point.

*scratch that!.. sounds like you need an amp and speakers.. *

 

sounds to me that you should just replace your speakers, and add an amp on them.

 

hehe, good thing u scratched that. I love bass, i even play it, I just don't feel like shaking the earth with my car.



And thanks guys, I'll see what an amp will do - I already replaced my speakers, but they started to lose quality at the exact same level of volume.