Hi all, new to the forum. (before I forget, the quote is underneath the following paragraphs) So, I recently purchase an '02 M3 and the stock (not HK) 'business CD radio' is dismal. I go to a local car audio supplier/ installer not really knowing what to expect price-wise, but hoping to keep to around $1,000 total. In the listening room, I am able to listen to $250 Alpine speakers for a bit with #41 from Dave Matthews Band playing. I was impressed, BUT then he switches over to Hertz HSK 165 XL. Wow, I thought maybe they played a trick on me somehow, what a difference in clarity, the Hertz were amazing! They are quite a bit more money though.
The thought process here is to not use back speakers at all, install a sub, add a five channel amp and run the Hertz speakers mentioned up front.
I've never gone this route before(aftermarket stero), always stuck with stock stuff. I love this new (but older) car and plan on keeping it until the tires fall off.
Am I being taken to the cleaners on this bill? I know I wouldn't spend 3 grand on home audio - it is hard to justify for the car!
I know I am gunning for the more expensive speakers - but can I get just as much sound quality for less $ somehow? Thanks in advance!!
1 KDCX997 KENW Car Rcvr Lcd Bltin Blutooth 235.00
1 709003 METR Car Acc Bmw 5 Series /Vw 02 Dbl 19.99
1 999300 METR Car Acc Bmw Multi Kit 99-01 16.99
1 40EU55 METR Car Acc Vw Ant Adapter 17.99
1 HCP5D HRTZ Car Amp 5 Ch D Clas s Amp 1x330 545.00
1 XDPCS41B JL Car Acc 4 Awg Power Wire 80a 123.16
1 90423 JL Car Acc Xd Rca 2ch 12' 19.95
1 90428 JL Car Acc Xd Rca 4ch 12' 29.95
12 SGW992 STNG Car Acc Stng 9 Cndctor Spdwire 12.00
1 CS110RGW3V3 JL Car Sub Powerwedge Sealed 1 10 287.00
3 CIP SHOP Car Ins tallation Parts 10.00 (NEED 3) 30.00
1 KCAIP202 KENW Car Acc Ipod Cable Rear Cnnctn 40.00
1 SWIRC AAMP Car Acc Pac All In One Steer 75.00
32 INCAR Install Labor 640.00
1 HSK165XL HERTZ Car Spkr 6.5 Component High 495.00
TOTAL INCLUDING TAX AND LABOR $2,757.40

The thought process here is to not use back speakers at all, install a sub, add a five channel amp and run the Hertz speakers mentioned up front.
I've never gone this route before(aftermarket stero), always stuck with stock stuff. I love this new (but older) car and plan on keeping it until the tires fall off.
Am I being taken to the cleaners on this bill? I know I wouldn't spend 3 grand on home audio - it is hard to justify for the car!
I know I am gunning for the more expensive speakers - but can I get just as much sound quality for less $ somehow? Thanks in advance!!
1 KDCX997 KENW Car Rcvr Lcd Bltin Blutooth 235.00
1 709003 METR Car Acc Bmw 5 Series /Vw 02 Dbl 19.99
1 999300 METR Car Acc Bmw Multi Kit 99-01 16.99
1 40EU55 METR Car Acc Vw Ant Adapter 17.99
1 HCP5D HRTZ Car Amp 5 Ch D Clas s Amp 1x330 545.00
1 XDPCS41B JL Car Acc 4 Awg Power Wire 80a 123.16
1 90423 JL Car Acc Xd Rca 2ch 12' 19.95
1 90428 JL Car Acc Xd Rca 4ch 12' 29.95
12 SGW992 STNG Car Acc Stng 9 Cndctor Spdwire 12.00
1 CS110RGW3V3 JL Car Sub Powerwedge Sealed 1 10 287.00
3 CIP SHOP Car Ins tallation Parts 10.00 (NEED 3) 30.00
1 KCAIP202 KENW Car Acc Ipod Cable Rear Cnnctn 40.00
1 SWIRC AAMP Car Acc Pac All In One Steer 75.00
32 INCAR Install Labor 640.00
1 HSK165XL HERTZ Car Spkr 6.5 Component High 495.00
TOTAL INCLUDING TAX AND LABOR $2,757.40