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Don't buy Vista. Why do you think Microsoft is pushing so hard to get Windows 7 finished? Vista sucks. I personally think XP (pro) is the best version of Windows that Microsoft has ever put out.

That's what we're here for.

Well I would save up until you can afford speakers and and amplifier and then repost. Amplifying stock speakers would be a waste in my opinion.

Okay, do you have stock speakers in it right now? What is your budget for an amplifer?

You are right about the cutting of signal, but it still over powers it. "Clipping is a form of waveform distortion that occurs when an amplifier is overdriven, which happens through attempts to increase the voltage or current beyond its maximum power capability. Driving an amplifier into clipping causes it to put out power in excess of its published ratings, which are customarily done with a "clean" sine wave signal just at the onset of clipping. This makes it a sometimes unexpected cause of loudspeaker failure."

http://sundownaudio.com/504.html Take that amp for example. It's a 4 channel amplifer, so it has the ability to drive 4 different speakers. (You can do more with it, but that's just the basics.)

Well technically, an amp is an amp. Do you have aftermarket door speakers? Do you want to amplify two channels or four?

When you clip the signal you are just really overpowering your speakers. Over powering is the only thing that blows speakers.

The best thing you can do is buy an amplifier for your door speakers. It makes a HUGE difference. Is your bass up on your headunit? That could cause the distortion. (if you really crank it)

First off, peak power is a meaningless rating. RMS is what you want to pay attention to. That sub and amp combo will be a good match, but you can always upgrade if you feel the need or have the extra money.

5 degrees here and has been snowing pretty much nonstop for 4 days....ugh.