First Timer Here

[ComponentProponent 0]

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!!

[///M5 2,833]

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.

[ComponentProponent 0]

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...

[Acidburn 10]

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

[ComponentProponent 0]

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

[MKader17 332]

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.