Ok, Ive been lurking around here for about week now. Im in the planning phase right now, and Im already stuck/confused...not good this early in the process. Anyways, just need some input on how to get the most out of my budget. I dont have any experience in car audio or installation so bear with me. I llisten to mainly rock/alternative music with a little rap sprinkled in there. I have a 2003 GrandAm Sedan w/monsoon. My budget is around 700.00. Im planning on purchasing the JVC KD-Hdr1 HU and the harness which will be 200.00 total, leaving me with 500.00 for components/amp wiring kits/door deadeners (if budget allows)...

I have some equipment that was given to me to get me started...an older rockford 250@2 amp and two rockford 12s in a box (not sure which ones they are, but probably the budget model)

I guess my first question is about the components. I was thinking about going with these: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseac...Product_ID=4193

Are these too small for a quality front stage? I would rather have 5.25s, but im worried about the fabrication (i live in an apartment, own no tools) that i would need to make to fit them in the door because the factory speakers are 4x6.

With the 4" components, i can just get the adapter that crutchfield sells and drop the 4 inchers right into where the factory speakers were.

Im planning on ditching the rear 6x9s and just running the comps and the subs. I need to purchase another amp also. Should I use the 250@2 on the subs and purchase an amp for the comps, or vice versa?

Any input would be greatly appreciated!!

4" components are bad, it really shouldn't be hard to fit the 5.25" and you need some fabrication as all speakers really, really need to be mounted to a baffle anyways.

4" components are bad, it really shouldn't be hard to fit the 5.25" and you need some fabrication as all speakers really, really need to be mounted to a baffle anyways.

Thanks for stopping by M5. I really wanna do this right the first time so Im gonna go with the 5.25s. I can find someone to help me fabricate if need be. What are youre thoughts on this set: http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Ite...5251&tp=106

If you can recommend some other sets also that would be great. Target price is 200.00, but if there's a set for like 250.00 that you know of that is far superior I could spend the extra 50.00 without a problem. From what ive heard in shops, I prefer silk/fabric tweeters to the metal ones if that helps...

Where do you live? Perhaps there's a member near that can make you a set of baffles?

Where do you live? Perhaps there's a member near that can make you a set of baffles?

I live in Kansas City. I also found these on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/5-25-3-4-MDF-Direction...1QQcmdZViewItem

those look like they would do the trick

The point of the wave is to help isolate the front from the back wave and give a solid foundation in which to mount. If you are converting from 4x6 to 5.5's you will probably need a custom baffle for that application.