Do you need an amp to run alpine type S or R speakers Options

[rasta]

Hi guys, im planning on buying 2 x Alpine speakers 6.5" and buying a sony DAB 52w RMS head unit.

Now I have heard that Type R speakers may require an amp to get the maximum quality sound and loudness. Is this true?

What about type S speakers? Is it not required to use an amp as its less power?

Type R

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-...17s_p-22579.htm

Power Specification
Peak Power: 330W
RMS Power: 110W
Frequency Response: 65Hz - 27kHz
Sensitivity: 87dB, 1W/1m
Installation Diameter: 136mm
Depth: 59mm



Type S
http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-...71a_p-20255.htm

6-1/2"(16.5cm DIN) Component 2-Way Speaker
Peak Power 250W
RMS Power 50W
Frequency Response: 35Hz - 30kHz
Spoke Design Grill System
Multi Layered Cone
Wave Guide
Linear Drive Magnet
1" soft Dome Tweeter With Installation Kit
External Crossover With Tweeter Protection
Lightweight Air-Injected Rubber Edge
Neodymium Tweeter Magnet
Custom Fit Spacer
Nomex Spider

[RickJamesBish]

I actually paid attention today...my fronts are fine, they distort a tiny tiny bit at higher volumes, but that's because of the bass and whatever else.

However, my rears, not even at high volume, are just distorted. It doesn't make sense to me that the fronts would work fine and the rears wouldn't. Is there a way around this or do I just need a capable, but not too expensive amp?

[DatDudeDEnd]

I actually paid attention today...my fronts are fine, they distort a tiny tiny bit at higher volumes, but that's because of the bass and whatever else.

However, my rears, not even at high volume, are just distorted. It doesn't make sense to me that the fronts would work fine and the rears wouldn't. Is there a way around this or do I just need a capable, but not too expensive amp?

You will hear a big diference with an amp even at lower volumes, amping components makes a big diference, either with bass or not the amp will not cause distortion unlike the HU, and it all has to do with proper tunin too. Idk why your rear ones are acting like that, but a 4 channel alpine, memphis or RF amp would do justice, they carry cheap ones on ebay.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MEMPHIS-AUD...emZ350114257493