amp config decision

[DoobieBrother 10+ year member]

Soliciting optinions.

The amp I currently have to drive some Focal 165V2’s gives me essentially two options. 60watts x 4, or bridged for 160watts x 2. The specs are on the link below.

My question is which would be a better option:

1) Active and use all four channels.

2) passive with Focal crossovers using only two channels for 60x2.

3) run bridged for 160x2 and use Focal crossovers.

I’ve heard that sometimes amps don’t sound as good when bridged. Really questioning that one. I've seen arguments both ways. I’m just wondering if the 60 per channel is enough. Also, note, the 165V2 set I have has TN52 tweets instead of the usually supplied TN47's.

http://jbl.com/car/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=GTO755.6%20II&Language=ENG&Country=US&Region=USA&cat=AMP&ser=GTS

I'm running an Pioneer 880PRS as HU, so I'm thinking Active isn't an issue. Just concerned that 60 per driver isn't enough and not sure that I'm astute enough at tuning. I just want good quality sound and loud when I want it.

Thanks in advance!

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