How to test if current speakers can be amped or not?

[EQUIPED]

Hi guys, I have pretty decent door speakers in my VZ and it also has Phreddy's low-level output conversion done.

I have been wanting to add a 4 channel amp to amplify the 4 speakers but I would like to first test to see if my current speakers can handle it without having to buy one and realise the speakers need changing as well All this because, I don't have the money to change speakers and install a new amp plus I would like to utilize the current set as much as possible.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Cheers

[Philthy]

What speakers are they? All speakers can be "amped", as long as you set the gains right on the amp then you will see an improvement and wont do damage.

[EQUIPED]

I dunno what speakers they are (upgraded by previous owner) . But they have a lot of base and everyone who has heard them have been impressed. The reason I want to test is to gauge how much more they can take. If it is only 10-15% gain before distortion, then no point spending money on an amp. However, if they can take 40% or more, then I would surely get an amp!

[VesperZ]

Why don't you just remove the door trim and have a look at what they are, then look up the specs on the net?

[EQUIPED]

thanks mate...looks like thats the best approach.