Another amp question

[fahrvergnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

Jim Jarrett wrote:
> If I'm looking at a head unit that puts out between 50- 52 watts, is 
> it worth it to hook up an amplifier that does 80 watts?

Yes, it is.  Normally head wattage is a little more inflated than amp 
wattage.  What is more, even if the two are truly equal, the amp will 
normally sound better because it does not have to contend with the rest 
of the head unit to get clean power...
>
> And if it's a 2-channel amp, then I can only hook up 2 speakers, right?

Yes.
>
> The current setup is that I have a stock radio in the car.  The rear 
> speakers have been replaced; I don't know about the fronts.  I am 
> guessing not, cus they sound like crap.  I will probably replace them.
>
> __________________

Good Luck with it...

David