So many, many choices to choose from. My first suggestion would be to take her to a local shop or CC/BB to listen and figure out which brand/type of speakers suit her personal tastes. Everyone's ears are different.

Personally, I'd probably buy some generally inexpensive speakers and use a modest external amp to power them. In most cases, they'll sound better than high end speakers powered by that Sony HU.

I might get some speakers like this for the ease of drop-in installation:


[img]http://store6.yimg.com/I/competitiondirect_1657_57922737[/img]

[img]http://store6.yimg.com/I/competitiondirect_1657_58004956[/img]

Then, I'd use a modest 4ch amp like this Pioneer GMX554 (50x4) to power them:

[img]http://store6.yimg.com/I/competitiondirect_1657_43827549[/img]

My total budget would consist of:

Audiobahn 4x6 component plates - $37
Audiobahn 6x9 triaxials - $54
Pioneer 50x4 amp - $146
8GA amp installation kit - $15

Grand Total = $252 (from competitionsound.com)


1999 SVT #900/2760
Born on 1-20-99
Silver Frost/Midnight Blue
A few aesthetic and audio mods