So True, my mate with a charade has
Kenwood H/u = $230
Pionneer Co-ax Front Speakers = $120 (?)
Pioneer 3 way 6x9's = $150
Clarion 12" Sub / V-net amp = $180-200 (?)
Total > $700
and honestly, this thing for a cheap ass system sounds bloody good, he isnt much into cars, just bought the head unit and fronts when he first got it, eventually got 6x9's for some more noise then recently got the sub and amp off a friend.
It retains good quality at very suitable volumes and when he wants to just go loud for fun and doesnt sound full sh!t or anything.