Alright, i just got a 01' Civic LX as far as i know (very little at the moment) I have the 6 speaker system so I figure fill in the following and open my mind to what's good out there and some prices if you would be so kind. Nothing top dollar, but not crap either. I installed my last system so i know a little about what im getting into... just want some suggestions.

2 sets....6.5" Component Speakers:
1 set.....6x9" Speakers:
1..........Head unit:
1..........6ch amp (for components and 6x9"):
1..........2.5 farad cap (seems like enough):
1..........2ch amp (for subs):
2..........12" subs:


My last system (don't laugh, i was poor):

2..........12" 500W (RMS) Pyramid subs
2 sets...6x8" audiobahn component speakers (i forget the rating)
1..........2000W Soundstorm Stretch Daddy
1..........POS head unit but least it had Pre-Outs

I could use the 12's and the 2ch. amp for the mean time but i would like to replace them eventually.... Thanks much

 

Tell me again why you're installing two sets of 6 1/2's?? Are you building custom door panels/speaker pods to house 2 woofers and 2 tweeters in each door?

 

I would ask the same question why 2 sets of 6.5"............
This is what I would recommend..........
1- Your most important part of the system, [everything from SQ to control will depend on it] The HU, there are more then a few good ones out there, IMO Alpine, http://www.alpine.com makes the best HUs out there, but Pioneer, Panasonic and Eclipse are up there also, Now a days for under $500 US you can get a HU with everything built in, [high power internal amps, x-overs (2 or 3 way), parametric EQs, time delay, most if not all digital] 3 sets of pre outs, [front, rear and sub] with sub bass control, [x-over, volume, phase] and most HU now have some kind of AUX input, and some have ADPT. for iPod input and control.

2- One good set of components, [2 way or 3 way] for the front, again more then a few out there, I prefer the sound of Eclipse, http://www.eclipse-web.com but Alpine, MBQuart, JL Audio also make some good stuff, there is better brands out there, but the price jump is significant.
A good set of mid range/mid bass drivers is all that I would install into the rear of the car, tweeters in the rear, [and /or too many sets of speakers firing from too many places, (not coupled)] will make it hard if not impossible to "image/stage" the system properly.

3-Sub bass will depend a lot on what kind of bass you want, clean, tight and accurate or a ground pounder, [not that you can't have both, just more expensive]
And just like speakers, what you get in a sub/s will depend on how you like the sound of them, IMO JL Audio, http://www.jlaudio.com makes a pretty good sub, and a wide enough range of them so you should be able to find what you need for whatever kind of sub bass you are looking for.

4- Amps, again there are lots of good ones out there, but I do like the JLs, Good dependable amps.

As for pricing, they can vary so much not only from country to country, [I am in Canada] and state to state, but even between your local retail outlets, the the best price is the one you get by shopping around.

I will make a suggestion, buy only from authorized dealers, and support your local retail dealers, you will pay a little more, but IMO the service is worth it, espessialy if you have any kind of warranty problem. 94

 

I'm just retarded... but yea... it's only gonna be ONE set of 6.5" component speakers everyone...