Originally Posted by lsrex212
ok, so i know a few things about audio, but not alot...just wanted to get some opinions on quality to point me in the right direction...
i have a 1989 gmc sierra sle...im starting to put a system in it but im lost as to what i may need to do as far as keeping to sound quality high...i know that quality parts will help but heres the question..
the truck has mounting for 4x6 speakers in front and back. right now i have a set of polk 2 ways in the back and i have stock in front...cheap but decent powered head unit 60x4...the front speakers will be upgraded to the same polks as soon as i have the money..the speakers are 40 w rms and 120 peak...is it wise to run them through an amp, or is it overkill? the 4x6 speakers really wont produce much bass but i want to make sure i have every section well covered before moving on to the next (ie. subs)
also any experience with the c/k gm truck installs would be appreciated as well...thanks
Its always a good idea to run new wires, if not for power, for knowing that theres no 'super duper factory' surprises waiting for you years from now. Amping your speakers will do more than just add power, it will contribute wonders to the quality of the sound. The higher power amp, the better the sound will be regardless of the rated power handling of the speakers.
Also, if you are truely going for SQ, you will want to seal the baffels for the speakers. either by spray in expanding foam or prefabricated mounts. This will give you very clean midbass.