Ya thats the ticket. Amplifiers tend to support multiple different loads; 4-ohm, 2-ohm and sometimes even 1-ohm and 0.5-ohm. If you look at the spec sheet for an amp that supports 2-ohm speakers you will see that the power available with 2-ohm speakers is up to twice that as 4-ohm speakers.

Regardless, car audio speakers are standard 4-ohm and only subwoofers will be found at 1-ohm or 0.5-ohm. I don't know of any head units that can drive 2-ohm speakers.

 

So I went to a shop today looking for some components and they didn't have anything I could hear. They said that I wouldn't hear that much of a difference running new speakers off the HU and recommended an amp.

Can anyone recommend a affordable set of speakers and amp? I've done some searching and all the info is overwhelming.

 

What is your budget?

 

Ok..did a ton of research today and came up with this combo:

Diamand audo hex components and d6 coaxials and JL audio 300/4 amp.

Looks like I should be able to ebay the whole deal for less than $500. Is there anything else I should consider? Thanks for the help!

 

You're not doing a sub?

 

No sub for now. I'm just looking for some better sound quality. These non bose factory speakers are horrible. I was hoping not to have to buy an amp, but looks like it will be worth the investment.