Any suggestions for an audio illiterate kid, suggestions for good audio equipment? Options

[bigtexbrawler]

Alright my situation is I am trying to upgrade my sound system and I am blind when it comes to that area of cars. I am looking for a good sounding system but one that I can get for a decent price as I am just a teenager working as a lifeguard. So I was hoping some of you guys might help me out. I don't know if it was a mistake or not but I already got sony explod 6.5's in the front (no clue what sony explod's rate against other companies, crap...decent?) Anyway I am looking to get a new head unit b/c my old one is trash, some rear speakers, a nice amp, and some subs nothing to big because I am not really a rap fan but I like the idea of three subs so I was thinking of three 10's or maybe better three 8's. Any help would be greatly appreciated

This post has been edited by bigtexbrawler: Jul 25, 2004 - 12:10 AM

[Supersprynt]

Ok my opinion, 3 is WAY to much. If your not a big rap fan ur rock is going to be so loud, its ridiculous.

Theres a Panasonic head unit out now I dont kno the model # off hand but its a good unit, plays MP3s/WMAs, CD-RWs and everything and its $160.
For the amp, I would suggest a Kenwood 350 or so, not hugely powerful but enough to drive a good sub and not that expensive.

As for subs, you make like the idea of 3 subs, but its neither going to sound great, or be light on the wallet. I would suggest ONE 10'' or ONE 12''. Theres an Infinity Reference 12'' for $100 plus another $60 for the box. Its a nice hitting sub, and will shake ur car plenty.