Car audio Amp help

lolo_x1
lolo_x1 Posts: 1
edited May 2014 in Car Audio & Electronics
I just purchased a new truck and it came with a nice little system but no amp. I plan on just using one amp, can anyone please recommend a decent one that would go good with what I have? I also want to know that if I decide to switch out my sub later would I be able to use the recommended amp for the 4 regular speakers until I get a new sub or would that be too much power and ruin them? Thanks!

Pioneer DEH1300MP
Built-In Amplifier- MOSFET 50 W x 4
D/A Converter- 16-bit
Loudness- 2-Mode

Polk Audio db6501
4 speakers
2-way external crossover network (12 dB/octave, 4,000 Hz high- and low-pass)
Power range: 10-100 watts RMS (300 watts peak power)
Frequency response: 35-23,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 92 dB

Polk Audio DXi 104
1 10" 4-ohm subwoofer
Polymer composite cone with butyl rubber surround
Power range: 50-270 watts RMS
Peak power handling: 540 watts
Frequency response: 28-200 Hz
Sensitivity: 86 dB
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  • migueralliart
    migueralliart Posts: 10
    edited February 2014
    There are plenty of 5 channel amps in the market ;

    PA D5000.5 will run everything you throw at it and it is a compact system. It does costs a bit more than normal amps.
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  • Green '01
    Green '01 Posts: 60
    edited February 2014
    Just ordered a PA D5000.5 from internet at $308.xx - new not refurbished. Was looking for one quality amp for my 4 speakers and a sub that's going on the boat and the Polk seemed to be just the ticket. Shop around. I'd say where I'm getting it from but due to my low "post-count", don't want to raise a red flag.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited March 2014
    Make sure its from an authorized dealer. If it aint or its someplace like Ebay, youre not gonna get much of a warranty with it and no guarantee its not brand spankin' new.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
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  • Green '01
    Green '01 Posts: 60
    edited March 2014
    Yes, authorized dealers only - unless you like to gamble.
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  • lmasseyg
    lmasseyg Posts: 5
    edited May 2014
    Every Polk amp that I've seen, or owned, runs hot, why is that?

    Pioneer AVIC-X850BT
    Front Doors: Polk DXi6501x2
    Rear Doors: Polk MM651x2
    Powered By: Polk PA660.4**FRIED AFTER 1 DAY OF USE**
    Substituted By: Alpine MRP-F300**SUX**
    Subwoofer: Orion XTRPRO 124
    Powered By: Hifonics Brutus BRX1400.1D
    Cap: Maxxlink Low ESR 5 Farad Hybrid
    Home Theater
    Sherwood Newcastle R-772A (which is now dead!)
    Fronts: Polk Monitor 65T's
    Center: Polk CS10
    Surrounds: Polk T15 Bookshelves
    Sub: Polk PSW10

    Boat
    Front(2): Polk db651's
    Rear(2): Polk MM651's
    Amp: Polk
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited May 2014
    You must have seen very many. I've owned several and they've all worked just fine. Never had a problem out of any of them.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
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