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How to Select a Car Audio Amplifier
After working with car audio shoppers for quite a while, it is obvious that many have difficulty with selecting the very best power amplifier for their audio system. Following these simple steps, the shopper can cut thru all the nonsense and miss-information that can drift around the retail car audio field. Though there are lots of top quality power amplifiers on the market, I’ve found quite a few definitely will choose a Rockford Fosgate amp because of their very good reputation, their power and cost.
The 1st step you ought to take is to decide on or get a subwoofer or speakers. This kind of strategy can do very well because your speakers or sub woofer decision is likely to be impacted by certain size and space limits. This is the best 1st step because it means that you can have the speaker technical specs at hand prior to looking for an amp. Look at the spec sheet and then determine how much power is proposed to obtain top rated performance out of your speakers.
The next step will be to consider where exactly you are going to install your amplifier. It’s best to pick a location that allows you to install your amp safely and securely and which allows for plenty of air circulation. All sizes of power amps will produce heat so this can easily provide a challenge. In traditional autos a car trunk can be the best spot whereas in trucks or SUV’s it’s likely you have to select a place under a seat. Your install area will determine the optimum size amplifier you will be able to look at.
Another step requires you to determine how you will wire your speakers or subwoofer due to the fact that could limit your search down as a consequence of any amplifier’s configuration. You’ll find numerous 2 channel or 4 channel Rockford Fosgate amps that may power either pairs of speakers or a subwoofer. Yet usually, the best choice for any sub woofer set up would be a Rockford Fosgate class-D amplifier. When contemplating the power, an effective rule to follow is usually to power an amplifier at 80% to 90% of what they are designed for. This will likely deliver top quality sound from your car speakers along with a good extended life from any amplifier. You ought to compare virtually any amplifier’s output capability at 4 ohms simply because generally in most installations, you’ll be building a 4 ohm set up. If you are just putting in a sub woofer, then look at your subwoofer to determine what is the lowest ohm setup achievable after which match a mono amplifier to that level. When examining an amplifier’s capability, think about the specified output at RMS or continuous power ratings and do not worry about maximum power. It has become an industry wide a style of promoting to pay attention to maximum power which allows retailers to advertise a lot of amps to be more powerful then they really are. Evaluating the continuous power supplies a better representation of how an amplifier is going to be utilized.
For most installations, it is sensible to power 1 pair of speakers using a stereo-amp and 2 sets of full-range speakers with a four channel amplifier. This will give you much better control when setting up your amp. If attaching a subwoofer to the system, you’ll be able to easily add a mono class-D amplifier. Of course there’s lots of ways to wire speakers and amplifiers but this easy method is most certainly the most used and normally gives the very best results.
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Sony SS-B3000 Bookshelf Speakers with 8-Inch Woofer (Pair
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KEF SP1069 Woofers (pair) from Kef 304 S2 $75.32 |
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6″ 2-Way Woofer + Tweeter Marine Speaker Pair $36.95 |
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Moses MOS-008 Passive PA Woofer Speaker 8″ PAIR ABS NEW $54.00 |
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Moses MOS-008 Passive PA Woofer Speaker 8″ PAIR ABS NEW $55.99 |
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2) PYLE PRO PPA15 15″ 1600 Watt DJ Car Home Sub Woofer Replacement Speaker PAIR $104.95 |
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6.5″ 2-WAY MARINE POLY MICA WOOFER BOAT AUDIO STEREO TOWER SPEAKERS PAIR WHITE $94.95 |
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6.5″ 2-WAY MARINE POLY MICA WOOFER BOAT AUDIO STEREO TOWER SPEAKERS PAIR 200W $94.95 |
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Pro Audio 12″ Pair DJ Replacement Woofer Speakers 1000W PP121 $47.99 |
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6.5″ 2-WAY MARINE POLY MICA WOOFER BOAT AUDIO STEREO TOWER SPEAKERS PAIR 200W $99.95 |
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VINTAGE 1972 MAGNAVOX SPEAKERS WOOFERS PAIR 10 INCH 1003-5 GUITAR AMP $29.99 |
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2 CAR AUDIO/STEREO 12 INCH HIGH POWER DVC DUAL 4 OHM SUB WOOFERS SUBWOOFERS PAIR $108.95 |
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2 IN CAR AUDIO/STEREO 15 INCH 4 OHM POWER SUB WOOFERS SUBWOOFERS PAIR CHEAP $149.50 |
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ALPINE CAR SPR-60 AUDIO STEREO 6.5″ TYPE-R 300W POWER SPEAKERS SET PAIR 6-1 /2″ $121.00 |
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2 IN CAR AUDIO/STEREO 10 INCH SVC 4-OHM HIGH POWER SUB WOOFERS SUBWOOFERS PAIR $91.00 |
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2 CAR AUDIO/STEREO 12 INCH DVC DUAL 4 OHM HIGH POWER SUB WOOFERS SUBWOOFERS PAIR $133.50 |
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2 KENWOOD KFCW3013PS CAR AUDIO 12 INCH SINGLE 4-OHM SUBWOOFERS/SUB WOOFERS PAIR $134.00 |
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2 MARINE/BOAT AUDIO/STEREO 10 INCH 4-OHM WATER-RESISTANT POWER SUB WOOFERS PAIR $127.95 |
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2 KICKER 2011/11 S15L72 CAR 15 INCH SOLOBARIC SUBWOOFER/SUB WOOFERS PAIR S15L7-2 $959.90 |
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Peerless SKO165 6.5 inch Hifi bass speaker woofers PAIR $29.11 |
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Crossovers – Kenwood – mid/woofer & tweeter outputs – pair KPX-H401 $6.64 |
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HyuGer HFW-130 13cm woofer speaker unit Pair special order $49.00 |
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6.5″ 2-WAY MARINE POLY MICA WOOFER BOAT AUDIO STEREO TOWER SPEAKERS PAIR WHITE $94.95 |
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6″ 2-Way Woofer + Tweeter Marine Speaker Pair $36.95 |
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VINTAGE PAIR OF JENSEN SLIM DESIGN TWO-WAY SPEAKERS 8″ WOOFERS SOUNDS GOOD L@@K* $10.50 |
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One New Pair FINAL SOUND S95 8 inches Woofers 4 Ohms $89.99 |
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6″ 2-Way Woofer + Tweeter Marine Speaker Pair $35.95 |
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(2) INFINITY® REF 1060w 10″ REFERENCE CAR SUBWOOFERS SUBS WOOFERS 4-OHM *PAIR* $138.00 |
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Pair of MW5530 Woofers 5 1/4″ – 4 ohms Major Brand $45.00 |
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Dual 8″ Woofer 2 Way Speaker Kit Pair Crisp Tight Bas $89.00 |
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Dual 6.5″ Woofer 2 Way Speaker Kit ( Pair ) Major Brand $89.25 |
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12″ Woofer 3, 4, 8, 12 Ohms Pair Universal Replacement $129.00 |
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Peerless 830875 6-1/2″ Nomex Cone HDS Woofer Driver x2 (Pair) DIY / Replacement $85.00 |
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Electrovoice Evid4.2 2-way Twin 4″ Woofer & 1″ Horn 200w Black [pair] (evid4-2) $379.00 |
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Pair of Vintage CTS 12″ Woofers – 8 Ohm $9.99 |
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Nice Pair of Vintage Utah 12″ Woofers from Heritage HS-1 Cabinets – 8 Ohm $20.00 |
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6.5″ 2-WAY MARINE POLY MICA WOOFER BOAT AUDIO STEREO TOWER SPEAKERS PAIR WHITE $94.95 |
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* * BOSE SUB-WOOFER AND PAIR OF SPEAKERS * * $129.99 |
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* * BOSE SUB-WOOFER AND PAIR OF SPEAKERS * * $129.99 |
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pair Alpha 8″ Mid Bass Woofers Speaker 200RFW15L $59.00 |
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MOREL ELATE SW5 SUBWOOFER WOOFER GRILLES PAIR $50.00 |
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(2) NEW KICKER® 07-CVR12-2 12″ CompVR SUBWOOFERS SUBS WOOFER D2 07CVR122 *PAIR* $199.95 |
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2 KICKER® CVR12 12″ Comp VR SUBS WOOFERS 07CVR122 pair $199.95 |
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EARLY PAIR OF VINTAGE JBL SPEAKERS L88 L100 WOOFERS 123A ALNICO CLEAN PoweR $199.99 |
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6.5″ 2-WAY MARINE POLY MICA WOOFER BOAT AUDIO STEREO TOWER SPEAKERS PAIR 200W $94.95 |
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NEW 6.5″ Wakeboard Tower Speakers.Marine.Boat.PAIR.wake.Ski Lake Woofers.Mount $99.99 |
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15″ Pair PA DJ Raw Woofer Subwoofer Speakers New PP152 $116.99 |
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Audax PR330MO 13″ Prosound Woofer Pair – High Efficiency! – Superb Condition $199.00 |
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PAIR PYRAMID 500W 6.5″ Car Audio Subs/Subwoofers/Woofer $38.00 |
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2) PYLE PRO PPA15 15″ 1600 Watt DJ Car Home Sub Woofer Replacement Speaker PAIR $104.95 |
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6″ 2-Way Woofer + Tweeter Marine Speaker Pair $35.95 |
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6″ 2-Way Woofer + Tweeter Marine Speaker Pair $36.95 |
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New 18″ Pair Pro Woofers Replacement DJ Speakers PP181 $114.99 |
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PAIR NEW AUDIOPIPE 15″ CAR AUDIO 2000W DVC SUB WOOFERS $138.95 |
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DALI IKON 6, 6.5″ WOOFER, PAIR, NEW IN BOX $120.00 |
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6.5″ 2-WAY MARINE POLY MICA WOOFER BOAT AUDIO STEREO TOWER SPEAKERS PAIR 200W $94.95 |
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2 ALPINE SWRT12 IN CAR AUDIO 12″ SHALLOW THIN THIN SUBWOOFERS/SUB WOOFERS PAIR $636.95 |
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2 JBL GTO1014D IN CAR AUDIO/STEREO 10″ GRAND TOURING SUB WOOFERS SUBWOOFERS PAIR $168.00 |
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2 ALPINE SWR1223D CAR AUDIO 12″ TYPE-R 3600W POWER SUB WOOFERS SUBWOOFERS PAIR $284.90 |
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2 CAR AUDIO/STEREO 10″ DUAL VOICE COIL POWER SUB WOOFERS SUBWOOFERS 4 OHM PAIR $114.00 |
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2 MARINE/BOAT AUDIO/STEREO 10 INCH 4-OHM WATER-RESISTANT POWER SUB WOOFERS PAIR $125.00 |
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2 IN CAR AUDIO/STEREO 15 INCH 4 OHM POWER SUB WOOFERS SUBWOOFERS PAIR CHEAP $152.95 |
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2 CAR AUDIO/STEREO 12 INCH HIGH POWER DVC DUAL 4 OHM SUB WOOFERS SUBWOOFERS PAIR $107.00 |
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2 DTI DW-15DVC CAR AUDIO STEREO 15″ DUAL 4-OHM POWER SUBWOOFERS/SUB WOOFERS PAIR $149.50 |
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2 DTI DW-1250S CAR AUDIO STEREO 12 INCH SINGLE 4-OHM SUBWOOFERS/SUB WOOFERS PAIR $107.00 |
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2 DTI DW-100MR MARINE/BOAT AUDIO STEREO 10 INCH 4-OHM POWER SUBWOOFERS/SUBS PAIR $127.95 |
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2 IN CAR AUDIO/STEREO 10 INCH SVC 4-OHM HIGH POWER SUB WOOFERS SUBWOOFERS PAIR $89.00 |
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2 DTI DW-1040S CAR AUDIO STEREO 10 INCH 4-OHM POWER SUBWOOFERS/SUB WOOFERS PAIR $91.00 |
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2 CAR AUDIO/STEREO 12 INCH DVC DUAL 4 OHM HIGH POWER SUB WOOFERS SUBWOOFERS PAIR $132.00 |
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2 ALPINE SWRT12 IN CAR AUDIO 12″ SHALLOW THIN THIN SUBWOOFERS/SUB WOOFERS PAIR $641.50 |
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2 DTI DW-1250SDVC CAR AUDIO STEREO 12 INCH 4-OHM SUBWOOFERS/SUB WOOFERS PAIR DVC $108.95 |
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2 DTI DW-12DVC CAR AUDIO STEREO 12 INCH 4-OHM POWER SUBWOOFERS/SUB WOOFERS PAIR $133.50 |
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2 ALPINE SWR-T10 CAR AUDIO 10″ 4-OHM SHALLOW MOUNT SUBWOOFERS/SUB WOOFERS PAIR $634.95 |
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6″ 2-Way Woofer + Tweeter Marine Speaker Pair $35.95 |
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6″ 2-Way Woofer + Tweeter Marine Speaker Pair $36.95 |
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CTS 15″ LF Bass Drivers/Woofers matching pair Vintage $149.99 |
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6″ 2-Way Woofer + Tweeter Marine Speaker Pair $36.95 |
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Pair 6.5″ WOOFERS for Baby Advent I II III 1002 Speakers – New Foam Surrounds ! $59.95 |
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PAIR of VINTAGE PIONEER (FB) WOOFER/SPEAKER $29.99 |
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Heppner 10″ 8 ohm low frequency drivers / Woofers pair $74.99 |
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NEW 8″ Woofer Replacement Speakers.PAIR.(2).Guitar.8 ohm.200w.PA.Pro Audio.DJ $54.99 |
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pair JBL 12″ WOOFERS 4311B, 2213H professional series $109.50 |
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(2) BRAND NEW VIFA NE123W-04 4″ WOOFER (PAIR) $120.99 |
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pair Camber Cast Woofers mid Bass CS 83 874C4 Speakers $88.00 |
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Vintage Matched Pair Phillips AD12202 Full Range Speakers Woofers $299.00 |
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Behringer Truth B2030P (Pair) 100W 6.75″ Woofer Passive 2-Way Studio Monitor $215.99 |
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New Pair1 200W 8″ Car Audio Subwoofers Woofers Sub Subs $29.99 |
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6″ 2-Way Woofer + Tweeter Marine Speaker Pair $36.95 |
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jvc speaker woofer pull out from jvc rv-b90 ltd boomboxes (pair) $39.99 |
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(2) RE AUDIO REx10-D4 10″ CAR STEREO SUBWOOFERS SUB WOOFER REx10D4 REx-10 *PAIR* $114.99 |
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(2) NEW ALPINE® SWE-1243 12″ 4-OHM TYPE-E CAR SUBWOOFERS SUBS SUB WOOFER *PAIR* $179.95 |
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(2) Focal 6W4311B 6.5″ Woofer (PAIR) $99.99 |
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6.5″ 2-WAY MARINE POLY MICA WOOFER BOAT AUDIO STEREO TOWER SPEAKERS PAIR 200W $94.95 |
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T Pro Front/Rear Surround Speakers (Pair) 150W Max/8 ohms/4.5″ Woofer/1″ Tweeter $54.49 |
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PAIR Seismic Audio 15″ PA/DJ RAW WOOFER SPEAKER 500 W. $114.64 |
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6.5″ 2-WAY MARINE POLY MICA WOOFER BOAT AUDIO STEREO TOWER SPEAKERS PAIR 200W $94.95 |
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Pro Audio 12″ Pair DJ Replacement Woofer Speakers PP121 $47.99 |
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T Pro SPH4 Book Shelf Speakers (Pair) 100W Peak/8ohms/4″ Woofer/3″ Tweeter $53.99 |
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T Pro SPH5 Book Shelf Speakers (Pair) 120W Peak/8ohms/5″ Woofer/3″ Tweeter $63.99 |
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6″ 2-Way Woofer + Tweeter Marine Speaker Pair $36.95 |
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T Pro SPH6 Book Shelf Speakers (Pair) 140W Peak/8ohms/6″ Woofer/3″ Tweeter $77.99 |