Opinions appreciated

[mikerudamann]

I'm a newbie here. I've read the newbie thread. I have an 04 Explorer Eddie Bauer edition fully loaded. 4WD leather, heated seats, etc.

I own the following:
1 older low end Alpine head unit that I intend to put in my boat
1 planet audio PA 1002 200W amp that I intend to put in my boat
1 Nakamichi PA-202 2X40W amp
1 Nakamichi PA-302 2X80W amp
1 Nakamichi PA-304 4X45W amp with a blown power supply
1 Nakamichi SP-S522 two way component speaker system
1 Nakamichi SP-80 8" subs (pair) mounted in ported boxes tuned for 60Hz
1 Nakamichi MB-75 head unit
1 Nakamichi EC-304 electronic crossover (3-way two channel)
1 Nakamichi EC-202 electronic crossover (2-way four channel)

I have found the Focal K2 Power 165KRX3 component system for $1000. MSRP is $2200 and most sites have it listed for $1800.

I have found an install guy that can build some custom door panels. I am extremely impressed with Focal speakers but have never heard them. My thought is to put the SP-S522 speakers in the rear doors and drive them with the PA-202. The Focal speakers will go in the front doors. The SP-80s will be driven by the PA-302. I would also like to put a very good equalizer in the dash with the MB-75.

I have read NOTHING negative about Focal except for the price. I can provide more details if I need to, but I want some serious opinions.

Thanks.

[mikerudamann]

Obviously with the above mentioned Focal speaker system I will have no need for the electronic crossovers. However, I would "prefer" to install separates and control them with my own crossovers. Pros and Cons?

[PaulD]

Looks like you have a lot of equipment, most of it Nakamichi. I don't know if you will really even hear the speakers in the rear door with the Focals up front. What amp are you going to power the Focals with and where are you going to mount them ?

[mikerudamann]

I am considerring fixing the 4 channel Nak amp. However, I have had it repaired once before and I'm not sure if I want to invest more money just to blow it again. I am considering using a McIntosh amp for the Focals, but I haven't decided yet.

[mikerudamann]

The Focals will be mounted as follows: Tweeter at the top of the door, mids in the factory speaker hole and the mid-bass in the bottom of the door. This shop I found is going to build a custom fiberglass panel for the bottom.

[PaulD]

Have you tho0ught about putting sdome of the speakers in the kicks ?

[mikerudamann]

putting sdome of the speakers in the kicks

Pardon me, but I don't follow. Please explain.

[mikerudamann]

Sorry, bro! You meant some of the speakers in the kicks. No, the emergency brake is in the way. I would rather have the custom door panels built.

[PaulD]

sorry for the typo ..... check qforms out, they custom make kick panels for a number of cars that can allow you to mount speakers in them.