so i think my problem is in the head unit

[cibrlx01]

my head unit is a kenwood kdc-222
here are specs

Key Features
Player Type CD
Anti-Theft Protection Detachable Face Panel
Amplifier / Speakers
Built-In Power Amplifier Yes
Built-In Amplifier RMS Power 4 x 22 Watts RMS
Built-In Amplifier Power 4 x 45 Watt


the speakers i have in my car right now are rockaudio rs900's:

Two 6"X9" Three Way Speakers
200 Watts Instantaneous Peak Power
Quick Connect Terminals
20 Oz. AINiCo Magnet
Bridgless 2.25" Mild Range Speaker
& 1" Dome Tweeter
Design Patent Pending

now those were the old speakers
i just recieved new speakers in the mail...

Features include:

* 4-way design
* 6 x 9-inch speaker
* Pearl-mica injection-molded polypropylene woofer
* Rubber surround
* PEI balanced dome tweeter
* PEI titanium dome super tweeter
* PEI cone midrange
* 300 watts max power capability per pair
* 60W nominal power (each speaker)
* 18-oz. magnet assembly
* Polypropylene base cone
* Titanium tweeter cone
* Aluminum bass voil former
* 18 ohms impedance
* 91dB impedance
* 45Hz-21kHz frequency response



looking at the specs my cd player has...its not powerful enough to power my speakers...right? or does that not matter and the problem is in my wiring

ill bite, im a newbie when it comes to car audio...

 

[sam1]

you will definately need an amp for those speakers to sound decent.