[achr]

I agree with PT Sean and MX-5. If you see the words PMPO (Peak Music Power Output) anywhere on the package in the vicinity of the Power Rating, look elsewhere. True quality manufacturers don't even bother with this rating as it is so bogus. I mean, have you seen those computer speaker systems with an 800 Watt PMPO rating? Then you listen to your old 20 Watt stereo and wonder why the computer speakers suck big time.

Most people don't understand that music power is a logarithmic equation, ie 350 Watts is not 10 times louder than 35 Watts, not even close. Those cheap computer speakers are lucky to put out 5 Watts RMS (true power) with a reasonable distortion level.

At your age and volume requirements, don't overlook the Chrysler sub-woofer. For overall sound quality/fidelity, it compliments the existing system very well. No loss of useable storage space either. Maybe you can find one at reasonable cost on Ebay. I've briefly listened to several aftermarket systems at Cruise the Falls and wasn't impressed. Loud? Yes. Quality? No. But then the whole world's not populated by audiofiles and many are happy just to crank up the decibels.

On the other hand, I listened to a system (expensive) installed by Toronto's PowerTrip (Brad) at the Acton cruise in a VW Jetta. Sound quality was absolutely yummy! Stupidly, I didn't take the opportunity to listen to the system in his PT. I'd suggest hooking up with Brad for suggestions on improving your system. Maybe he'll even take you out for a spin in a REALLY fast PT.