Do I need an amp?

[ssnxp]

Hey, I just got my first car a few weeks ago and I was hoping you guys could help answer a few questions. I have a 06 Honda CRV EX.

1. Stock, there are 4 speakers and 2 tweeters. I'm planning on just replacing the 2 front speakers and possibly the tweeters if needed.. is this ok, or should I replace the passenger speakers too?

2. I'm getting a new HU with something around 18W.. pretty weak. I'm not getting a woofer though, so do I really need an amp? Would it help the new speakers alot? What if I got the rear speakers too?

That's all I can think of right now, thanks.

[hiace24]

Depends on what type of speakers you are getting.... Some good quality splits and a 2x70w amp of something like that might sound aright.

[cam2Xrunner]

I would definitely get an amp. Makes so much of a difference.

I'd get a decent 6.5" component set for the front, leave the rears stock for now and get an amp for the front speakers.

If you'd like equipment suggestions post up a pricerange on the total you want to spend. Keep in mind wiring can cost ~50 bucks and you should also used an MDF baffle to mount the mids in the doors.

50 bucks worth of deadener will definitely be worth the cost.

I would deaden the front doors at the minimum, it helps alot.

[ssnxp]

What do you mean by deaden? I think I have an idea of what you're talking about, not sure though. That stuff you spray on to make the door not rattle? lol, thanks.

[cam2Xrunner]

This is for my Tacoma, but it applies to any vehicle really.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t120095-7.html

It helps with midbass because you now have a more solid enclosure for the midbass. Also helps with rattles and roadnoise.

I'm doing my whole interior. The doors are most important though.