good match of amps and components

[neveo]

newbie here but have been reading the forum for a few weeks.. decided to upgrade using the stock command/nav in my e55 daily driver next week with the following:

2 Arc Audio Kar 300.2 for front and rear door components

1 arc Audio Kar 1000.1 for subs

2 sets of Focal 165 K2p

2 JL audio 10w6

arc audio equalizer

im 44 and my hearing isnt what it used to be so i need to play music a bit louder now, plus have to overcome aftermarket exhaust. my question is this a good combination or would this be overkill ? would the 2 300.2s be too much power for the focals? .. i listen to classic/alternative rock,old school hip hop, house/electronica, and ok am sports radio....

i like fast tight bass not really boomy... will 2- 10w6's produce it?

thanks

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[PaulD 10+ year member]

I can relate to the old fart/hearing loss part. I always get an overrated amp for the speakers by at least 25%, often more like 50-100%. I do this for headroom, not volume. If you want volume, you need to look for speakers that are more efficient. You should also use sound deadening, as this will raise the apparent volume when the car is moving compared to a noisy car.

 

[silvercookie 5,000+ posts]

switch ou the arc audio equalizer for an audiocontrol or epicenter.

 

[PaulD 10+ year member]

does anyone still use the epicenter anymore ? I haven't seen one of those in YEARS