I posted this earlier this week but only had one response. I am looking to
upgrade the Stock Stereo this weekend.

I was wondering if anyone out there could help me. I have an 89 Carat with
Power Windows. I want to replace the Car Stereo and the speaker system.

I have never purchased a car stereo or speakers before but have purchased
many stereo�s so I assume it�s a similar process?

I was told by the guys over at Van-again that if you have power windows that
you can only replace the existing 4� speakers that are there and cannot add
lower 6x9 or smaller units in the lower door housing. Is this true? They
sell an after market regulator and motor kit for $140 that would allow for
large speakers.

My goal is to get a crisp sound spectrum with a rich depth of sound, meaning
good high�s, tight midrange, and deep bass while driving at 75mph with the
windows open.

Ideally it would be great to get the front and back sounding great but at
this moment I am mostly concerned about the driver�s section of the van.

I would like to spend no more than $700 for all the stereo units, and
installation.

It would be great to get some 6x9�s in the front and back with a 1 or 2
small 8� sub�s. I had thought of putting the 6x9�s in the lower portion of
the front door panels by cutting into the door, and the rear in a bored out
area where the rear stock units are mounted in the top a/c housing off the
roof line or possibly on the left and right of the bench seat heater core
with 1 or 2  8� subs and small power amp under the passenger seat.

A friend suggested putting some front 6x9� units in an enclosed box directly
in front the passenger seats on the floor  and keep them with a long wire to
move them outside of the van if you have a little party or picnic. I thought
this was an interesting idea, what�s your thoughts? It would allow me to
install the stereo pretty stock in the front and still get good sound.

I was looking into the SONY CDX-L410X $129 with the Sony RM-X114 Wireless
Remote Control $30 for the radio unit.

If I have to keep the 4� speakers I was looking into the infinity Kappa
42.5i �4" 2-way Speakers � 2-50W RMS power range $120 for a pair

Large Speakers I was looking at:
Infinity Kappa 63.5i  6-1/2" 3-way Speakers $200 Per Pair
Kenwood KFC-1387 5-1/4" Speakers $70 Per Pair
Kenwood KFC-1389ie  5-1/4" 3-way Speakers $90 Per Pair

Subs:
Infinity Kappa Perfect 10.1d 10" Dual 4-ohm Voice Coil Subwoofer $190
Kenwood Excelon KFC-XW1025dB  10" Dual 4-ohm Voice Coil Subwoofer $190
Rockford Fosgate HE2 RFP4208 8" Dual 4-ohm Voice Coil Component Subwoofer
$130

Have no idea on the power amps, any suggestions?

Where is the best type of place to the install?
A pro shop? A private person?
Best place to buy? 
I am in NYC, all that is here in the city is placed to buy and private guys
that install. 
I could go to Long Island where they have audio shops, but should it be a
chain? 
If so which one?

Thanks to everyone in advance.

Robert
NYC
89 Auto Carat � Power Windows