Just a quick question, I have done a few searches but didnt really come up with anything.

But, in terms of sound quality, is me running MB Quart 5 1/4inch discus range speakers (rated at 90w rms) off a cadence 2000q amp (rated 60w rms) really not being nice to the speakers and giving them what they should be given?

I've never really thought about it too much until recently that I've started to get in to this whole SQ thing a bit more. And Im thinking the amp reaching its limits before the speaker cant be a good thing.

Reason Im asking is just at higher volume it seems to start sounding bad, it could be most of the music is MP3 (mostly for convenience) and or I havent done sound deading as yet, that should be done soon, but I would have thought getting a new amp (if needed) at the same time would posibly help my bargining power.

Anything thoughts appreciated, thanks.

i ran 50wrms into my 6.5" discus's. then i ran 200wrms into them. sound quality was better, but not that much better. it could go to slightly higher volumes (depending on ur filters)

i think u'll find 65wrms enough, as the difference isn't great enough to purchase another amp. if ur gonna fork out more cash, i would seriously consider a nicer set of speakers instead of the quartz. they gave me lots of ear fatigue due to the "whoa" factor of the tweets.

in terms of quality, the discus series and cadence Q series are a reasonable match, so no probs there. both are 'good' without being spectacular, so neither should they be 'fussy', if there's such a thing.

if you were running high-end MBQ splits, then sure, you'd want to consider a matching high-end amp.

This would help immensely. Also, the quality of the music you're listening to is obviously emphasised at high volume. Poor quality (low bitrate) mp3 files will sound ordinary. I have an mp3 player but, would prefer cd's for recording quality any day of the week

sound deadening or at least sealing the utility holes as much as possible on the doors is recommended.

Recently dead some deadening on a toyota levin bz-g. Did inner and outer panels with full deadening and since i ran out of time, i shoved the factory toyota 15w speakers back in. Running off a tape unit listening to the radio, the floor of the car was vibrating to the bass output of the factory speakers..

I had the exact same speakers running off a Jaycar 50Wx4 amp. They sounded great and I had no complaints. I upgraded to a LRx and there was some difference but not alot. At moderate listening levels there wasn't much in it at all.

Just make sure your gains are set correctly so you don't damage the speakers. That way if you do upgrade your amp they'll sing as sweetly as they can.

Your amp should be fine for running those speakers. You might get a tiny improvement with a new amp, but you'll definately get more improvement by deadening your doors and making sure your splits are mounted securely. Some MP3's can be really average too, so trial your system with some original production (not burnt) CD's and see if you're still unhappy with how your speakers sound.

Try the cheaper options (sound deadening and better recordings) before you fork out for a new amp.