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

[DamDirtyApes]

alpine head unit, i have seen them for 120ish (etronics.com)
4 jl audio speakers about 120 a piece
1 jl 10'' sub or a kicker 10 inch sub about 100
amp about 150
that will have s ome good bump and sound good .. and coul dbe under 500 shipped