type r component problem

[asianinvasion21 10+ year member]

just recently i have installed a pair of type r components in my car. i am powering them with a crunch amplifier (P1100.2). im pretty sure this amp is not meant to power component speakers. dont get me wrong the type r components sound a lot nicer than my previous speakers. however i believe they can sound better. when i turn up the volume the highs start to sound a bit harsh and piercing for my liking. i was wondering how i should set up the amplifier, or would it just be better to buy a different amplifier for the speakers. any suggestions would be helpful thx.

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[michaellane 5,000+ posts]

does the crossover have different settings? if so start there...

 

[asianinvasion21 10+ year member]

# 2/1 Channels Switcheable

# 1100 Watts x 1 ch @ 4 Ohms

# 550 watts x 2 ch @ 2 Ohms

# 225 watts x 2 ch @ 4 ohms

# Mono Block A/B class amplifier Topography

# MOSFET outputs

# PWM digital power supply

# High level inputs for OEM Radios

# Fully Adjustable Crossovers

# Hi-Pass crossover

# Low-Pass crossover

Here are some of the X over specs

* Mono/Stereo Switch

* HP/LP/Full-Pass Freq. Selections

* Crossover Frequency Adjustments:

* (60 Hz to 1.2kHz)

* (30 Hz to 250 Hz Low-Pass *)

* Adjustable (60Hz to 150Hz) & Include Variable Subsonic Filter (15Hz to 55Hz)

* Input Level Control (0.2 to 5V)