i agree that a symmetry epx2 is hard to use, but i've seen it used to perfection. expensive. thats why i don't got one . i got an audiocontrol epicenter for my sub and its works great.

anyways, i agree eqs should be bought last, but everygood install should have one. u gots subs i believe, so next u should get a good amp (no crap pyramid or jensen crap), good wires, sound damp ur trunk, nice components, nice mid, good HU, then a cap or eq. eqs and caps are usually last.

if u want something for ur subs, get a bass cube, from phoenix gold.

also, bandpass, throw it in the garbage, especially those already been made for universal fit crap. if u want to do it right, then go build one or go to a audio store and build one for ur subs. plus why bandpass?? go with ported.... jl w3v2 are alrite subs and would pound if u give it enough power.

and ur afraid that ur subs might hit stuff?? what u got in ur trunk, rocks?? i left my idmax in my trunk unprotected and nothing, get ur box bolted down, and do'nt put rocks in ur trunk and u'll be fine.