45w vs. 52w headunit?

[FrostyTheSnoman]

I have a 45w headunit right now to go with my two 250w subs on my 600w amp, if i get a 52w headunit will it make the sound betteR?

[Accord214]

Nah, it doesn't make much of a difference.

If u want a bigger difference, upgrade subs and/or amp.

[sonikaccord]

No. That's basically just a number that hu manufacturers display to help sell their products. But if it's a better brand then that's different.

[nine_deuce]

Those numbers are peak power outputs. The actual output of those head units is probably between 7 and 15 watts rms.

I'd use a separate 4 channel amp for your door and rear shelf speakers, then either a mono or 2 channel amp for you subs

[FrostyTheSnoman]

Those numbers are peak power outputs. The actual output of those head units is probably between 7 and 15 watts rms.

I'd use a separate 4 channel amp for your door and rear shelf speakers, then either a mono or 2 channel amp for you subs

so what exactly will that^^ do for me?

[nine_deuce]

Adding a separate amplifier to your door and rear shelf speakers will give them more power, so you'll get better sound out of them.

Having to turn all the levels on your head unit up as well as the volume to get any sound out of your speakers will in the long run damage the voice coils in your speakers, causing them to blow.

[90_ACCORD]

yeah a little difference in watts like that isnt gonna make a difference. to get any difference your gonna need to change something other than the headunit

[ILLuSioNz X]

the extra 2-8w. rms is really not worth it, consider a upgrade in wires, better battery, replacement alternator, or even a capacitator instead.

[plee3]

When you have your speakers wired directly to the radio, thats when the 45w, 52w comes into play. If you have amps, that 45w, and 52w dont make a difference.

[sonikaccord]

When you have your speakers wired directly to the radio, thats when the 45w, 52w comes into play. If you have amps, that 45w, and 52w dont make a difference.

8w is noticeable in both scenarios. We're talking like less than 1db difference which is inaudible to most people.

[skaterdudz02]

Check out Alpine's 400 watt 4 channel amplifiers. I've heard really good things about the quality of output and the slimness of it.

[LewiZ32]

It won't be enough to make a difference. Just get some good speaker and it will sound better. There are also extra settings on certain head units where you can adjust the low, mids and highs that really help.

[accordztech]

look at the RMS...its around 18-22 watts a channel. dont worry about it.