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I will have to agree with both posts that have suggested "pioneer" as the brand to buy if you want to use one only. If you read any of my posts on this or any other site I am strongly against buying "pre assembled" anything, so I'm not suggesting it this time around either, but "pioneer" makes some of the best HU's and quality amps, subs, and even mid drivers. All that being said, you could put together a diy system that will rival if not exceed anything any manufacturer can put out on the market for half the price. Now saying that, I suggest you start doing some reading and come back to the forums a few years from now and let us know how it went.

P.S: If you're blowing up, means you need to do more reading. In 20+ years I have blown up one amp, and it was the same one both times. Needless to say it wasn't my fault

 

the best car audio generally consists of several brands because alot of brands specialize in specific areas.

 

Well what I meant by the PS part about Pyle is that - for your first time around, in an old beater car it's really not the end of the world if you cross wires and melt something because it's so cheap to replace, it's a great brand for first timers to practice on, It's not total trash like some would suggest. It's not "high end" or groundbreaking, BUT, it serves its purpose fairly well and on a tight budget it can serve just fine for a daily driver so long as you cherry pick.

 

based on the question, new member status and mainly the link in his sig, i call troll.

 

Complete Clarion, Alpine or Pioneer systems are perfect for novice.