Audio Transformation - Audison Upgrade

[Roadkill]

I finally came to the conclusion that I could no longer stand the ineffective and limp wristed sound system known as DSP. Music just wasn't the same and I no longer wanted to "take the long route home". The exhaust sound is wonderful when using the steptronic and winding out the gears but I really enjoy music on the long freeway drives. The DSP system does not have the power to overcome the highway noise and if you attempted to turn it up only certain frequencies got louder (not necessarily the good ones). The next logical step was to start searching for replacement components.
I have been a Focal fan for a while and have had experience with their 5 1/4" mids and tweeters. The clarity is amazing and they can handle power with no issue. Morel and Rainbow also came into the mix but I didn't have a dealer that I could demo speakers at. My local installer had just brought the Audison line in and he felt that they rivaled if not bested Focal when compared. I gave my installer a budget and turned him loose for an estimate. He came back with following:

1 pair Voce AV K6 mids/tweets in front doors
1 pair Voce AV X 6.5 in rear doors
SR 5 Amp 55w x 4 + 180w x 1
Bit One Digital Processor
JL Audio StealthBox
Dyna Mat

I gave the car to him for 2 days and waited for what seemed like 2 years. The transformation is nothing short of astonishing. Sound now fills the car and music is perfectly separated. One of the advantages of higher end components is that there is no need to have to turn up the power in order to get great sound. The highway noise is all but gone except for hard, sharp hits (bridge seams etc.). I can't say enough how pleased I am that I did this upgrade. I truly loved the car before but now I have recovered the feeling of wanting to stay in it and just drive. I'm sure the rest of you know what I'm talking about. Hopefully some may read this and be inspired to do the same with components of your choice. Good luck and thanks for reading.