getting a new head unit and speakers is good, but an aftermarket amp will help drive the speakers.
cuz the head unit doesnt produce the 50x4 it says.
if u add the amp, your speakers will be louder cuz there's more power. (obviously) u can get some cheap amps, i cant think of any of them though. any amp that runs 50-100wattts x4 will do just fine


96 Contour GL I4
Nothing Done except for audio
Sony Head unit--replacing in the near future
2 12" MTX 6000's
Optimus 400w amp--good ol' radio shack
5x7 kenwoods rear door--upgrading speakers this summer
Strobe lights in the grill
adding undercarriage lights soon