I'm on a roll ...

[vwfamily 7]

Once again this might be a dumb question ... I think I am mostly just confirming what I already know:

I am piecing together components for a new system in my VW CC. I plan on getting the Image Dynamic CTX65CS comps rated at 100w RMS - 200w MAX.

I was also planning on the new Kenwood 5 channel amp which put out 80w RMS - 150w MAX. Perfect for the ID comps I thought.

I recently did learn about the ZED Leviathan 6 channel amp. This amp looks awesome! Although I am on a budget, it looks very worthwhile to spend a bit extra and get this amp over the Kenwood. The Zed amp is rated at 150w RMS. Don't know what the MAX power is on the ZED. BTW anyone know what the bridged power is at 4 ohms on the ZED?

SO my question is ... Too much power for the ID CTX65CS?

I seem to remember that I have read somewhere that it is recommended (for good a good amount of headroom) to get twice the recommended RMS power the speakers call for? Don't know if I remember that correctly. I know this isn't twice the power but it is more, and definitely over the recommended RMS power.

Let me know what you think or more importantly what you know!

TIA

[jonbearsmt 919]

head room is the best way.. you can never have too much head room.

simply back the gain down... and adjust your cross over accordingly

i would rather have more power anyday then not enough.. when you do nt have enough you run the risk of clippping you speakers trying to get all the power you can from a smaller amp...

no question is a stupid question when you take time like you do to ask the correct question .. i comend you.

[vwfamily 7]

head room is the best way.. you can never have too much head room.

simply back the gain down... and adjust your cross over accordingly

i would rather have more power anyday then not enough.. when you do nt have enough you run the risk of clippping you speakers trying to get all the power you can from a smaller amp...

no question is a stupid question when you take time like you do to ask the correct question .. i comend you.

Thanks!

[Impious 1,476]

I've seen you reference "Max" power on more than one occasion.

Just an FYI, "Max" power is pretty much entirely meaningless.

The Zed is a fairly pricey piece of equipment. Now, I'm normally one who's all for the higher power option. But if you have an extra $200 in your budget, you would be better off spending it on the speakers right now and purchasing better performing speakers than an amplifier.

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

You can put quite a bit more on those ID's. Just keep it clean.