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I’ve run many amps that were reliable. Never had any issues with any of the following: Audison LRx Arc Audio XXK Alpine MRV V-12’s Kicker ZR (late 90’s) Rockford Fosgate Power Series Boston Acoustic GT Coustic (late 80’s)

Very nice piece! Wish I had use for it. GLWS

Tarantula Nano TN4.900D I ran a TN1.1200D & TN2.600D as well.

I've used the Soundstream version of these amps & had good results with them. I would double check the gain settings as suggested.

Nice old school gear. Wish these guys were still in the game.

What's the point of having a system if you can't turn it up? I've always taken pride in the fact that whether you listen to my system at normal listening levels or turn it up loud, that it maintains its composure. I don't think things will be different with those drivers that I've mentioned...

Ha! The tweeters I plann on getting are the XT25SC90-04, good sounding tweeters, specially when used in a 3 way application. The midrange driver will be the TC9FD-18-08, a very good sounding driver, specially considering its price. The seats both solid drivers. Review for the TC9.... Vifa...

When done properly, installation & tuning play a huge part in getting good sound. My next car will have inexpensive midbass, midrange, & tweeters. The midrange drivers & tweeters come in at $70. Want to see what I can get out of that system.

No problem. Let us know how this unit works out for you.

You may want to look into this thread....lots of info for the Harmony/DSP-88R. PPI DSP-88R Help - Car Audio | DiyMobileAudio.com | Car Stereo Forum

There are many people that are very happy with their Helix DSP-Pro units. Of the ones you have listed, that would be my choice. Stay away from the Soundstream Harmony/PPI DSP-88R....these units are not miniDSP based & have had a lot of issues. The PPI DEQ.8 and Soundstream Synthes are...

Do you already have your amp for the components? If not you could look into a 4ch amp that has a bandpass filter. This will allow you to get raw drivers as Souldrop has mentioned. Buying raw drivers can get you nice speakers at very good prices.

That would make a difference in how they sound. Same as with my Scan R3004's, ring radiator tweeters need to be on axis to get the best out of them. I actually have a pair of XT25's as backups. In my next install I will definitely use the XT25's, as well as the Vifa TC9 midrange drivers...

From my understanding, slew rate & damping factor is not really that big of deal with modern amplifiers.

The Arc Audio amp that the OP mentioned is a solid amplifier. I've run many Arc Audio amplifiers over the years & have had great luck with them. As long as you have a decent amplifier, there are other factors that will have much greater influence in the sound within your vehicle. I tend...