Looking to upgrade speakers in 08 Jeep Commander

[leglez 10+ year member]

I have a 2008 Jeep Commander with all stock audio currently. I upgrade the head unit a while back and put in a Pioneer AVH-P3300BT. I am now looking to install new speakers. I would like to replace the speakers in the front doors first. I eventually plan on upgrading the dash and rear speakers also. I know the front doors fit 6x9s, would that be the best option to replace them with? I would like to keep it at or under $200 including an amp if I need one.

After some digging I am looking at ID CTX-65. Will these sound decent without an amp? If they are better with an amp would it be possible to purchase 1 amp for both the speakers and the subwoofer?

I listen to rock, hip hop, alternative, and some electronic. I enjoy bass, but I want to be able to hear the artist singing also. Anyone have any suggestions?

I plan on putting 3.5" speakers in the dash, and 6.5" in the rear doors. I also plan on putting 1 12" subwoofer in the rear. Thanks

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[leglez 10+ year member]

Well I went ahead and ordered the CTX-65s. I replaced the two front door speakers this weekend. I mounted the tweeters in the door panel almost at the top. Played around with them for a while to find the best spot. I went ahead and ran all the wiring while I was at it. Picked up a dual amplifier knukonceptz 0awg wiring kit. Did the big 3 upgrade.

I am now ready to start searching for a subwoofer and amplifier. I am considering either 1xSundown Audio SA-12, or 1xFi.Q 12. I want bass, but I also want sound quality so I think I am leaning a bit more towards the Fi. I also want to keep the budget down though so I may go with the Sundown. I would like to keep the total budget to around $400 not including the box. I am not sure how much I would need to invest in an amp for either of the subs. Anyone have any suggestions? Looking at maybe $200 for the amp. Also I would be fine with purchasing the sub and amp used if it will save money but still have good reliability.

Also anyone have suggestions for an amplifier for the door speakers. Not sure on a budget for this either, maybe $200. I think I will probably leave my rear door speakers as is, but I may end up upgrading the 3.5"s in the dash.