My first aftermarket speakers.. Need help

[Jlandry287 10+ year member]

So here's the deal guys. I've got one blown 6x9 in the back of my sonata, and I can't stand it. I've been doing some research and finally decided to upgrade my speakers. I plan on getting the JBL GTO638 (6.5" for the front doors and the JBL GTO938 (6x9 for the back). I have an aftermarket head unit (nothing special though).

Now for my question(s)!:

•does anybody have and remarks about these speakers?

•what's a pretty good head unit for around [or less] than $250 that is satellite radio ready?

•how hard is it to install aftermarket speakers in a 2000 Hyundai Sonata?

•is an amp necessary to power these speakers, and if so what should I look for?

Thanks for the replies and sorry for my ignorance when it comes to audio systems!

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[bmk6795 10+ year member]

Yeah you will need an amp, those speakers are 2ohms and I've yet to see a hu that is 2ohm stable. I'm currently using the jbl gto608 comp set and i like them, but then again i have nothing to compare them to

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

budget ,goals for the system , and what do you need in a new deck ? i can help

 

[Jlandry287 10+ year member]

What specifications should I look for in an amp? I shouldn't need a super expensive once since they aren't subs, right?

 

[Jlandry287 10+ year member]

Budget (not counting speakers already bought) $500-$700. I want to get subs sometime in the future.

As for the head unit, the only MUST HAVE is satellite capable and iPod compatible because the radio *****. Everything else is just an extra

 

[Jlandry287 10+ year member]

Bump