upgrade audio?, i know nothing about audio Options

[cnelson]

Hey guys.. heres what i know..

My stock headunit says.. "50Wx4" so does this mean 50W for each of my speakers? (I have four)

I want to get four, or (at least 2 now and 2 later) I know the fronts are 6.5in.. but are the rear speakers the same size? They look like there differant..

Should i buy an amp? I think the answer is yes.. because i want more power to my speakers.. (nothing hardcrode just a little more) I was thinking about getting a 250 or 500 wat amp.

And than maybe some 175 wat speakers than upgrade later if i really want?

Should i install all this my self of get someone to do? I have some experince with wireing lights in my car but nothing more than that.

I was thinking maybe going to pep-boys or buying everything off ebay and doing it all myslef?

Also where would i mount the amp? I would want it in a visible place? I was thinking the sealing?

Thanks for any help.

This post has been edited by cnelson: Mar 8, 2007 - 10:22 PM

[soven]

Buy a reputable 4 channel amp. 75rms x 4 for example. Cheap ebay amps do not produce the power they rate, do not last and some of them will make your system sound like crap.

Buy a good 6.5" component set for the fronts.
Use 12mm MDF to make up spacers.Doesnt take long and all you need is a jigsaw and drill.

Buy a SVC(single voice coil) 4ohm subwoofer.

Now, wire 2 channels for the front speakers and bridge the 2 other channels for the subwoofer.

If you find that it is not enough, simple. Buy a monoblock for the subwoofer and use the 4 channel solely for the fronts(bridge 1/2 and 3/4)

IF you want rears, simple too. Connect the stock speakers to the headunit directly using its internal amp. There is no need to upgrade the rears.

6x9s are only for people who do not have the space for subs and want some thump. They are painful to listen to and there is no point in having them if you have a subwoofer.