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<blockquote data-quote="crow" data-source="post: 2695798" data-attributes="member: 568415">For a system run entirely off the head unit, you can buy or build inexpensive adapter plates that will allow you to install different sized speakers in the factory slots.Keep in mind that even high power head units are putting out ~20 watts/channel at most.&nbsp; That&#039;s not to say that a speaker will not play at decent volume levels with that power.&nbsp; But if you want to get the most clarity and volume out of a system, the added power of an external amp makes a big difference.If you like to play your music loud, consider going for an amp and even a small sub if you can swing the cost.&nbsp; A modest four channel amp with the front channels on aftermarket front speakers and the rear channels bridged to the sub makes for a good basic system.&nbsp; I&#039;d leave the stock rear speakers in place running off the head unit amp.There are lots of good deals out there if your patient and willing to do some searching.&nbsp; Don&#039;t dismiss using a sub, even if you&#039;re not a basshead.&nbsp; You&#039;d be surprised at how much a small sub can fill out the sound of bass guitar and percussion.&nbsp; There are many out there that will work in a small space and don&#039;t need that much power to shine.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="crow, post: 2695798, member: 568415"] For a system run entirely off the head unit, you can buy or build inexpensive adapter plates that will allow you to install different sized speakers in the factory slots. Keep in mind that even high power head units are putting out ~20 watts/channel at most. That's not to say that a speaker will not play at decent volume levels with that power. But if you want to get the most clarity and volume out of a system, the added power of an external amp makes a big difference. If you like to play your music loud, consider going for an amp and even a small sub if you can swing the cost. A modest four channel amp with the front channels on aftermarket front speakers and the rear channels bridged to the sub makes for a good basic system. I'd leave the stock rear speakers in place running off the head unit amp. There are lots of good deals out there if your patient and willing to do some searching. Don't dismiss using a sub, even if you're not a basshead. You'd be surprised at how much a small sub can fill out the sound of bass guitar and percussion. There are many out there that will work in a small space and don't need that much power to shine. [/QUOTE]

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