Currently running Polk DB6501 components, and I'm underwhelmed. The tweeters are very bright, and the speakers distort once you start putting any real amount of power into them. That said, my Alpine amp has power to spare, and the Polks do sound better than stock, so I don't think I need a huge upgrade to be very happy with my setup.

Alpine SPR-60C and Focal IS165 both seem to be popular choices. Any other good options in the $150-200 range? I'd love to spring for the HAT Imagines, but they're $300 and I have yet to see them discounted anywhere.

Sub is the same story - I can probably get a Sound Ordnance low profile powered sub now, but I'd rather spend that money on my main speakers and get a real sub/enclosure/amp combo later, when I have the cash to do it right.

 

Love my SPS600C speakers...Alpines seem to do well with good power behind them.

 

Crutchfield has the IS165's for $149 right now for black friday. I was gonna get them but wasnt sure if they would fir since they are a tad larger than the oem speakers.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-npzSoF4...=FFCategory%7c[rank399]Car+Speakers&nvpair=FFBrand%7cFocal&omnews=7352152

 

Crutchfield has the IS165's for $149 right now for black friday. I was gonna get them but wasnt sure if they would fir since they are a tad larger than the oem speakers.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-npzSoF4...=FFCategory%7c[rank399]Car+Speakers&nvpair=FFBrand%7cFocal&omnews=7352152

 

Very few speakers will fit in the stock plastic baskets, but almost all will if you
substitute a spacer ring, up to 3/4", for the basket. There are off-the-shelf ones
for sale, or you can make them out of MDF

 

70$ Pioneer A-series components from amazon still blaring @ 100watts RMS