Originally Posted by nom3rcy

Yup the factory stereo sucks balls

I'd recommend skipping the Bavarian Soundwerks option because it retains the factory DSP amp which has the built in crossover, one of the main reasons for the horrible sound.

I went with a set of DynAudio 6.5" components up front (doors & dash) with the crossovers in the factory amp location (retained the factory speaker wires).

The used a JL Audio HD900/5 bridged to power the Dyns, with the sub channel going to a Kicker 10" L5 in a box in the hatch area.

Sounds AMAZING. Let me repeat. AMAZING

Amp: $600
Speakers: $450 (used)
Sub/box: $150
Wiring: $40
Labor was done by myself... total was under $1300, probably the best money I've ever spent on audio.