thanks for the welcome... as for music preferences.. its very wide open.. my ipod has mostly rock/metal from Korn to kid rock, fear factory .. sprinkle in The PRODIGY, NWA, KANYE, LL, ICE T and than mayb even a few celine dion and than lots of BOB MARLEY & PETER TOSH.. budget it around 6 for a sub & amp, but i can swing a little higher if needed.. SQ first but also love some good LOW Rumble..