Component and amplifier question...

[E-Rock 10+ year member]

I want to upgrade from the coaxials I have in my car to some 6.5'' components. However, I am unsure of how many watts I need. My sub isn't much right now, just a sealed 10'' RE SE-X @ 600 watts. However, when I swap vehicles in the future I will probably get a 15'' @ 1200 watts and ported. (Something like a Fi Q/SSA Icon/IA Flatlyne/etc...) So I want my components to keep up. I was looking primarily at

Image Dynamics CTX65cs

WoofersEtc.com - CTX65CS - Image Dynamics 6.5" Component Speaker System

But then I was wondering about some Phoenix Golds

WoofersEtc.com - RSD65cs - Phoenix Gold 6.5" Component Speaker System

How would the Phoenix Golds do when paired with something like a ported Fi Q 15''? I don't want them to be completely drowned out by the sub in a normal daily setting. I am just wondering how much louder and better sounding the ID ctx's would be compared to the PG rsd's. Since one has 100 watts RMS and the other has 60 watts RMS.

This also brings me to decide on which amplifier I should get. I want to get a Sundown, but they are more expensive than other brands. So I want to get something that is a little cheaper but still gives me good SQ. I was thinking about JL or Soundstream. Would those brands be good for SQ and provide clean power?

WoofersEtc.com - J2 360.2 - JL Audio 2 Channel 360 Watt J2 Series Amplifier

WoofersEtc.com - PCX2.270 - Soundstream 2-Channel 270W Amplifier

Sorry for all the questions. Still pretty new to car audio. I am also open to suggestions. My budget is about $400 max, but under budget would be great. I just want to know if the PG comps could keep up with the subwoofer I mentioned earlier.

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[DukeNut 10+ year member]

Try to find a local shop that you can go to listen to each. The pg's were touted a year or so ago, but the IDs have been well thought of for a long time. The JL would work fine and paired with the IDs will not have a problem keeping up with your substage.

 

[Cruzer 10+ year member]

i would deff get the image dynamics over the phoenix gold, i know they are more expensive, but it will be WELL worth it. image dynamics is about SQL, while phoenix gold is just cheap budget gear, not that its bad, for the price its good, but wont compare to the ID components. the jl amp would be a nice match as well, nice find on that amp

 

[CannMann21 10+ year member]

definately go with the image dynamics. i did some research on them and got nothing but GOOD reviews, they are worth it for the money. im picking up a pair soon and im looking for an amp also, just dont know what, so im in the same situation as you.