Replacing Stock Amp

[MihoKiyo]

I wanna get better sound out of my system so if i replace the stock amp would it improve the sound? What kind of amp should i get? Thnx in advance

[bme107]

Upgrading the stock amp isn't as easy as just swapping out he old for a new one. It is a special amp made for toyota that has 8 channels and comes in a pretty small package. A single aftermarket amp with 8 channels is going to be 2-3 times that size and at least that much better in sound quality. It will not fit in the stock location. Most people relace the front 6 channels with 2 pair of components and the rear with full range speakers powered through a 4 channel amp. (you technically lose one speaker on the doors, but the sound quality is much better) Then they use an additional amp to power a sub woofer.

[MihoKiyo]

if i replace the stock speakers will it sound any better? i was thinking about the infinite kappas... which set of speakers should i replace? im trying to improve the sound system without having to do too much...the stock sound system is garbage

[bme107]

Most have been saying that they see more improvement replacing the amp and running new wires to the stock speakers thatn the other way around.

[S|Lv3rBu||et]

I would tend to agree.... Even though my system is now stock....and i do plan on upgrading the audio....I dont plan on changing the speakers... I think the ones that come with the car are quite good. I think adding an amp, sub and headunit will really make 'em sing.

[Impulse]

Yup, I'd start by adding an amp first. I kept the stock speakers and they sound much better with more quality watts.

[MihoKiyo]

What kinda amp should i get? and should i just replace the stock amp or let the new amp power a set of speakers while the stock one power the rest? i dont really know much about car audio stuff so please help out. =T

[Impulse]

I would replace the stock amp entirely. A good 4 channel amp will do nicely. The front speakers will need to be wired in parallel for the right and left channels since there are two speaker leads coming from each door. (to wire speakers in parallel just connect positive to positive and negative to negative). Just make sure that the amp you get can handle 2 ohm loads and you will be fine.

[hollywood]

you can fit a new amp in the same space as the stock one. i put my pioneer amp in the same spot with no probs.

[MihoKiyo]

thanks guys... imma go check up on amps now and see what i can get at an affordable price =)

[MihoKiyo]

Check out this amp i found..
http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/USAUSX4085

Seems good but im not as familiar with the company and the page doesnt say how much ohms it has. Would anyone know?

http://www.discountave.net/vibe430.html
that lanzar is way cheaper for way more power. but.. how good is that brand?