Hello guys. Have read every post there is in all 8 pages so far. And found a lot of information. I was and still am a complete newbie at ICE. So please be patient with me and explain pls.. I would really appreciate it. ckmoy007 has been very helpful explaining in another thread. So here is my questions..

1) I currently have some lower end speakers hooked up at the rear of my car..
2) I will purchase a component set.. Maybe JBL Is this ok guys? Install tweeters on dash, mid bass on side panels at door.. If JBL ok pls recommend model/models and tell me why.. and what to look for when selecting.. also 5 and 1/2 or 6 1/2 inch? How to choose? Any can? Or I have to see size at my door panel??
3) My bro giving me one subwoofer... 12 inch.. I will just use his put in trunk
4) I need advise on AMP pls. Do not want something too expensive.. Maybe up to 500-600? JBL? Sony? Advice pls.
5) Now.. if i get a 4 channel amp.. do i connect to tweeter, connect to mid bass, connect to rear speakers, and to woofer.. ? Or is 1 channel to connect to HU? Or do i need 2 Amps? A bit confused at this part.
6) Right now using some cheap unknown brand cd player with remote i picked up at brothers. I have just only read about how important HU is. So Im thinking I will leave the replacement of HU for last? is this ok? Or is it necessary to change now..
7) Please do tell me if the JBL sets i listed for component is good.. and also.. advice me on amp and HU.. on what brand to get perhaps...

Finally.. how much should my budget be? Im quite tight at the moment.. and new to ICE so i do not want to over do it.. Just something to listen to my electronica and r&b

Edit: Found out on JBL/Infinity website that linked me to some site to check what size speakers fit. Says 4" Back and front. So means im just restricted to these for front? How to know what will fit well.

JBL GTO-427 4" 2-Way Speaker
JBL CS-2104 4" 2-Way Speaker
Infinity Ref-4022i 4" 2-Way Speaker

Whts the best frm this?

This post has been edited by msian: Nov 20 2008, 11:46 PM

hi thanks for the quick reply. i will definitely check out on the rms for the sub.. since only 4" allowed on my car.. (checked).. I think ill go for 4" component for front.. My car is Volvo 240 GL
Choices:
JBL GTO-427 4" 2-Way Speaker
JBL CS-2104 4" 2-Way Speaker
Infinity Ref-4022i 4" 2-Way Speaker

What u explained made a lot of sense so i think 4 channel amp is sufficient.. and if I have extra money at the end.. I will get one of the pioneer HU you have posted in the last link.

comps can only get in 6.5? are there comp sets for 4 inch? Well as im new I thought what I listed above was component sets

So I guess to enrich the sound I will definitely need to cut and widen the door panel?

what kinda shop do u recommend to install? thinking of buying set here from lowyat forums.. If i take to some normal mechanic shop.. they may not know what to do professionally..

KL bro. only thing im worried is.. about the bigger sized component speakers for the front door.. I dont know much about these.. if I get bigger size will they compromise the space there? or will it look the same.. with just bigger speakers.. but I will do as u said and go to accessory shops..

some say if cut.. it will look ugly.. coz when they cut they put wood or plastic there??

this is the last piece of the puzzle for me. will it look ugly if i cut and fix 6.5" or is it better for me to put something that will fit there 4" ...

This post has been edited by msian: Nov 21 2008, 03:29 PM

hmm guess so.. must also examine the depth of the speakers though.. never looked at that yet. looks like i have to go fishing for suggestions and talk to accessory shop..