OP
Aren't the rainbow cmx 6.5"s only $350 or so?
I am running an SAX 100.4 bridged to CDT ES-620's and they handle it just fine.I also ran my QSD 216's on it and they took it fine to.They are not really getting all that much more power constantly-you basically set the gains correctly and benefit from tons of headroom.I got the CDT's from Woofers etc. for $300.00 and I have been pounding them hard for almost 2 years with no problem.
no doubt. i put 300w per door to some ba pro's. my buddy puts half that into more effecient speakers and he is just as loudPhoenix Gold Ti Elite (Morel made) runs well off of that kind of power. Just look for something that fits what you need. You don't need to put 350 watts per side to have great, loud sound.