well congrats on what you have hooked up,i have more then installed 300systems from the cheapest money savers to a 24K dvd alpine system ALL selfdone,i did make the mistake of working at bestbuy for 5month till i see how much scam and niggerrig there is,and congrats on your box building skills that is a must as for me i dont have that skill i leave it to someone that no's what thay are doing that is a very good skill you have if you can cut shape and bend wood to make it look as beautiful as some systems i have done/seen and yes you are right on the power and money thing,it can be loud as shit if done right like mine i got sony explodes with 2Mtx amps CHEAP yet kills cause it is done right,and as for me im 23