Ok,
I am not new to audio, but I have never done more then installing my own HU. For starters, I have a 96 Civic Ex. The HU is a Kenwood Excelon X459. It's got two sets of preouts and a sub out (i think). The stock speaker locations are the traditional 6X9's in the rear deck and a 6 1/2 on each door and tweeters in the side mirror sails.

Using the Kenwood as a starting point, what would you suggest as far as new speakers? Maybe the q-form component kickpanels? or just replace in stock front locations? I know I want a sub for some kick, but I'm not trying to break the bank or win any competitions. Just something that sounds nice and full when low and respectable when I turn it up.

I know someone is going to ask me about how much I am willing to spend and that answer is as economical as possible. Are components worth it? Would the HU amp handle the front and get an amp to power the rear and sub? Some simple suggestions like that. Is this a fairly ez DIY? I have a contact at Rockford Fosgate, so I can always get that stuff at cost.

Let me know what all you guys/ girls think.

Thanks