I listen to music in any car what most people would say is overly loud. I am about to purchase my first new car and am going to save on the side, money for a complete audio system. Just about every second of audio played in the car is rock/heavy metal, so i dont need subs that are going to set off car alarms. Absolutely fell in love with component speakers after putting some in the GN, so component speakers are a must have. I am looking for quality, not quantity. I want a sub that is going to be able to hit EVERY double bass drum hit and make it feel like its kicking you in the back. Component speakers that can take high volume without losing quality when the volume dial is WFO. Here is a loose list of components on my wish list. Feel free to tell me i am absolutely crazy. This system is not to be used as a p!ssing contest with anyone and everyone that happens to hear it, but more for a buy it once self-gratification.
Head Unit - Eclipse AVN7000
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-fWas7ac57jL/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=182350&I=099AVN7000
Component Speakers - Focal 165K3P Component Speakers (2 pair)
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1163
Subwoofers - Eclipse SW9102 10" Sub (2)
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2002
Component Amp - Eclipse PA5532 5 Channel 960 Watt Amp
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=216
Sub Amp - Eclipse DA7232 2 Channel 4000 Watt Amp
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=211
My questions are... The focal component speakers have a 400W max power, does the component amp even though its a 5 channel be used as a 2 channel with 480 watts per channel (enough to reach max power in component speakers)? Are two eclipse subwoofers going to be too much bass for what i want them for? Anyone have experience with the ergonomics of the Eclipse head unit? Can my money be spent more wisely with another brand? Rough estimate for installation costs (i know if i am spending this much on a system, asking for installation costs is the least of my problems)?
Head Unit - Eclipse AVN7000
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-fWas7ac57jL/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=182350&I=099AVN7000
Component Speakers - Focal 165K3P Component Speakers (2 pair)
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1163
Subwoofers - Eclipse SW9102 10" Sub (2)
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2002
Component Amp - Eclipse PA5532 5 Channel 960 Watt Amp
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=216
Sub Amp - Eclipse DA7232 2 Channel 4000 Watt Amp
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=211
My questions are... The focal component speakers have a 400W max power, does the component amp even though its a 5 channel be used as a 2 channel with 480 watts per channel (enough to reach max power in component speakers)? Are two eclipse subwoofers going to be too much bass for what i want them for? Anyone have experience with the ergonomics of the Eclipse head unit? Can my money be spent more wisely with another brand? Rough estimate for installation costs (i know if i am spending this much on a system, asking for installation costs is the least of my problems)?