Choices of speakers

[NightFlyer]

The most extreme system I've ever seen in a D - all Rockford speakers/amps.

Anyone know this car?

[kobachi]

The problem with lower-end / cheaper multi-channel amps is that they tend not to have high/speaker level inputs - only low level rca inputs. Nor do they mix class designs for the primary and sub channels. Not the end of the world, as you can always run external line converters - but it's more crap to deal with. If you're going that route and don't mind running external line converters, then I'd recommend the Precision Power PC740.5, which is right in your price range and a great clean sounding but not overpowering amp.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...FcZaMgodO30AIw

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_575PBR3...X4.html?tp=115

Speaker-level inputs, very very small footprint, and can be had for ~$150 on Amazon.

[NightFlyer]

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_575PBR3...X4.html?tp=115

Speaker-level inputs, very very small footprint, and can be had for ~$150 on Amazon.

S/N: 80db
THD: .50%

Decent enough amp, however, I was referring to something with a little cleaner sound - especially for those running just the 4 stock location channels w/o a sub, or even those with a sub if clarity in the mid and high frequencies are of greater importance than 'boominess.' Any properly matched amp will give you volume. But if you're looking for full range sound quality, then I personally recommend amps with the following:

S/N: >100db
THD: <.20%

While I'm far from being an audiophile, the difference at higher volumes is definitely noticeable to 99% of listeners between something like the RF you recommended and something like the PPI PC740.5.

Just my honest opinion, for what it's worth.

[Farrar]

S/N: >100db
THD: <.20%

I assume you listen to the stereo without the engine running?

[Dangermouse]

The most extreme system I've ever seen in a D - all Rockford speakers/amps.

Anyone know this car?

5000W

That's probably sufficient for a D.

The car is in Europe I think. France or Switzerland

[NightFlyer]

5000W

That's probably sufficient for a D.

The car is in Europe I think. France or Switzerland

I was guessing Germany based on the German flag on the owner's shirt sleeve...

[kobachi]

5000W

That's probably sufficient for a D.

The car is in Europe I think. France or Switzerland

5000W, AKA ~5% of the DeLorean's engine power.

[Tomcio]

I was guessing Germany based on the German flag on the owner's shirt sleeve...

This is not a German flag. Please notice the difference:
Germany:
germany.gif

Belgium:
belgium.gif

The colors are the same, but in different order.

[NightFlyer]

This is not a German flag. Please notice the difference:
Germany:
germany.gif

Belgium:
belgium.gif

The colors are the same, but in different order.

I didn't catch that but should have - I apologize and stand corrected.

[DL4567]

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_575PBR3...X4.html?tp=115

Speaker-level inputs, very very small footprint, and can be had for ~$150 on Amazon.

S/N: 80db
THD: .50%

Decent enough amp, however, I was referring to something with a little cleaner sound - especially for those running just the 4 stock location channels w/o a sub, or even those with a sub if clarity in the mid and high frequencies are of greater importance than 'boominess.' Any properly matched amp will give you volume. But if you're looking for full range sound quality, then I personally recommend amps with the following:

S/N: >100db
THD: <.20%

While I'm far from being an audiophile, the difference at higher volumes is definitely noticeable to 99% of listeners between something like the RF you recommended and something like the PPI PC740.5.

Just my honest opinion, for what it's worth.

This may sound like a dumb question, but how much of a difference does a subwoofer (like the 8" DMC-CA one) really make vs. just having 4 good modern speakers driven by an amp? I'd like to keep using the Craig head unit for looks and connect it to a separate amp to drive the speakers (like sdg3205's recommendation in post #82). I've got new 3.5"s in the front dash, and two new 6x8's on the back shelf. Sounds much better than the original speakers, but still rather flat driven by just the Craig.

So I imagine adding an amp should improve the sound a lot, but is it worth it to add the 8" sub? I know it would add some bass, but I'm just looking for "good" modern car sound, not boom-boom rap music sound. This decision dictates either a cheaper 4 or more expensive 5 channel amp.