Out of touch... please help me design a simple system

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by talnlnky

spend $130-200 on a some 6.5" component speakers.
spend $20 on some 16awg wire and connectors.
spend the rest on your deck.

install them all yourself.

There are many companies to look at for the component speakers.. here are a few that would work great off the top of my head.

JL (650 csi) <-prolly my 2nd pick
CDT (anything will be fine
Infinity (refrence or kappa)
RE Audio (re6.5) <- prolly my first pick in the under $200

the deck really doesn't matter that much other than for comfort and navigatory feel... saying that... i own a deck thats worth about 1,500.... hehehe

it's a shame you're not willing to install a small amp for your speakers... you'd see a great increase in bass extension... but I can respect your wishes and not harass you about it.

Originally Posted by WolfWings

I just upgraded the head-unit to a 26x4 RMS/50x4 Peak Blaupunkt (The SD48 model actually). The stock speakers are capable of more than you'd think.

Soundproofing makes far more of a difference for the same cost in ALL response, including low-end, than just shoving more volume and amps at the problem. Lower the noise you don't want to hear before you start trying to crank the sound you do want, and you'll need a lot less volume to have it sound as good or better.

The OP does not really care about bass and does not really crank up the volume (like me, hehe). Simple speakers w/o soundproofing mats will suffice. Plus, an amp will draw more power, which he does not want to do.