I finally finished my installation of a completely new system and holy crap is the stock system garbage. I replaaced the HU with a Kenwood KDC-x789, the front speakers with Infinity Reference 6010 components, the rears with Infinity Reference 6012i's and added an Infinity Basslink for low end, an added XM to boot. I cannot believe what crap the stock speakers are. What the hell is that weird cone looking thing sticking out of the middle of the stock speaker? The whole thing was really simple (I'd never done a stereo before). I knew the system didn't sound good since i bought it but man alive what a difference.

 

I am glad you are happy with your new system. I swear man, I have heard both the Kappas and the reference....and I may get shot for saying this, but I think I like the references better.

Post some pics buddy.

 

Heh, I'd post some but not much to see beyond the HU. Everything else was kept looking completely stock. I've got to take the passenger door back off (forgot to put the foam back in) so I'll snap a few of them.

 

I hear ya man! I have installed quite a few systems in mine and friends'/family's cars and there is nothing like powering it all up for the first time, calibrating it, and then listening to the first song. Heaven on earth!