Originally posted by cthomp21:
Get the Panasonic MXE CQ-C9800U if you want the most powerful head unit on the market today. It produces 60x4 RMS (ignore max ratings as they're useless). They go for around $350 on eBay.

Ya I like that HU alot...being that it has alot of power, I wouldnt need to wire an amp to the door speakers that i plan to replace anyway. However, i do really like the new HU that have the 16color displays (i believe its Pioneer) that is at Circuit City for i think 499. Those are the most atractive out. There is the one Sony w/ the miny video screen but I've been told you need extra hardware to make that work which is stupid considering the price tag. Guess the desion is b/w looks or power. (Wish there was a high power HU like the Panasonic MXE CQ-C9800U with better display ) Is there such a HU out there in my price range $400ish?

I have heard from various sources that ppl tend to favor putting component (round speakers) in the doors instead of 6x8's. Is there better sound quality w/ these? IIRC 6x8's have better base responce even though there wont be much comming from the doors, they seem to handle the bass a little better, I could be wrong.

As far as door speaker recomendations???? Infiniy Kappa's, Punch,JL, Pioneer, Polk, others??? what is the best buy?

Thanks again in advance for the help