Many thanks for your speedy reply !

Yes, OEM wiring is wimpy. The benefit in keeping it is the trade off in not having to re-wire the entire vehicle - how it affects sound may be significant.

Despite the many opinions against the 3Sixty (I'm still not convinced), I'll go with it. Particularly useful (even though you need some bluetooth interface) is the ability to change settings easily while sitting in the "listener's seat". IMHO, when you consider that no matter what you do (audiophile amp, drivers, procesor, wiring, dynamat, etc.), you're still listening inside a metal can on wheels not designed as a listening environment.

I'll let the forum know how I did the interface (including amp, Morels, etc.). By measurement, it looks like there's enough space for me to mount the amp AND 3Sixty in the drivers side rear cargo compartment (remove amp, move other components, unbolt some of the bracket frame, make bracket for the new amp, etc - no cutting!).

From what you describe, you have a pretty sweet system!

Thanks for the info.