Where do I install my two sets of 6.5 com

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Topic: Where do I install my two sets of 6.5 com

Posted By: frp702003
Subject: Where do I install my two sets of 6.5 com
Date Posted: June 25, 2003 at 2:05 PM

I have two sets of component 6.5.

Focal Polyk 165K2 100RMS - 200max and a pair of Diamond Audio M661 rated at 20-170. I have an A/D/S amp that puts out 90RMS *2 channels and a Kicker that puts out 150RMS *2 channels.

I want the cleaner Focals in the doors and flush the 1.75" tweeters. My problem, which is driving me insane, which amp do I use for the Focal--The more powerful Kicker or the beautiful sounding A/D/S?

These Focals I hear need a lot of power. I have had years of experience with a/d/s amps and I love them and do not have a lot of experience as to how clean the kickers are for mids and highs (I've always used kicker for subs).

Can anyone help?

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Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: June 25, 2003 at 4:57 PM

which kicker amp is it?

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Posted By: Greenmachine
Date Posted: June 25, 2003 at 5:43 PM

run both sets @ 2ohm stereo on the ADS amp

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Posted By: frp702003
Date Posted: June 25, 2003 at 6:30 PM

Hi Ethan

It is the 705 five channel which puts out 400RMS for my subs (two Orion 15s) and I'm bridging the other four channels to produce 150 or 160 RMS*2 for my front Diamond M661. In the rear I have two kickers 6x9s hooked up to the a/d/s/ PQ10--one of the 6x9's woofer went out-- That's why i got the focal components and will replace the 6x9 with the Diamond in the rear and focal in the front.

Any advise?

Posted By: frp702003
Date Posted: June 26, 2003 at 6:27 AM

Hi Greenmachine

Wouldn't the a/d/s/ run too hot at 2ohms?

As it is, it heats up after about 1.5 hrs of peak use. As a matter of fact, the Kicker heats up and it comes equiped with a cooling fan. Do you know what the best cure is for cooling my amps?