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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION.
Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.
Life Fellow Member of Audio Engineering Society Life Senior Member of Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers
Review technical manuscripts for IEEE Spectrum Write occasionally for high-end audio publications
BSEE/MSCS/MBA
Past Employee/advisor to several well known audio products manufacturers
You did not give me model numbers for the amp and speaker; they are all different in performance. The eclipse 15s are relatively efficient and are usually 4 ohm dual voice coils. If you have them wired
You may not have an external amp. Or, it may be mounted up under the dash or under the passenger seat, etc. Here are some thoughts for you to pursue: ONE: Go to crutchfield.com and walk through
First, do a reset of the amp in the car now. Pull the 12v wires from it for a few minutes and try it again. I do not know what amp is in the car; there were several systems available for that year
There are many manufacturers of amplifiers. So, don't buy a Pyle if you don't feel good about them. You must look at a particular model to make an intelligent view. Most manufacturers have some models
All quality line amps are good. The technology is very mature and the parts used to make them are readily available and are high quality. Therefore, it is my opinion that any good line amp will do a
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