My current setup is: JBL CD player, and nice Pioneers for all four speakers (can't remember the models). When I turn the volume up, it sounds like crap - lots of distortion. Will installing an amp fix this? Also, will an amp help my setup at all volume levels? Thanks in advance.

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1984 Camaro Sport Coupe - 73K Miles, Rebuilt 355 TPI L98, Crane 2032 CompuCam - 214/220 @ .050", Crane adjustable fuel pressure regulator, MSD Blaster coil, custom burned PROM, stock TPI intake, Accel 24# injectors, gutted air box with K&N filters
F41 Suspension Package, 700R4 Tranny, TCI Breakaway torque converter, 3.27 Disc Brake Posi Rear
Hooker Shorty Headers, Catco High-Flow 3" Cat, Flowmaster 3" American Thunder Cat-Back
New Paint
Best 1/4 Mile Run (with old LG4 motor):
16.760 @ 80.74 MPH

Coming Soon:
Aluminum Drive Shaft

1992 1LE B4C Police Camaro RS - 305 TPI 5-Speed

 

I would say most definately. Get a nice 4 channel 50 watt per channel (RMS) amp. It'll make an enourmous difference.

 

An amp would definately help. You might want to look into getting a better deck too.

 

Careful!! Purchasing amps for you system has been known to lead to more compulsive audio buys such as subs, EQs, and caps.

Buyer beware!!!

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92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops

Performance:
K&N Open Air Filter, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps, MacEwen white-face guages
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
NEXT UP: TBI mods, 3.42 gears w/Torsen posi

 

MOST DEFFINATELY.

I started with head unit. Then the speakers(all 4)... then an amp...then a sub... then an EQ... then another sub... next all new wires, Stinger twisted RCA's new power supply, power block, and ground wires and a cap. Then start working on a ported box for the subs(and maybe a sub upgrade) Maybe a new amp or 2 is in the future as well.... DAMN CAR STERIO!!!!!!!!