Yeah, don't quit man. I've had tough luck too. Seems like everytime it starts to go right some little thing pops up that cost big $$$. Tell you what; sell all the old stuff you can, wait a few paydays or however long it takes to save about $1000. Then buy the biggest, loudest, system you can up front. There are alot of (no name) brands out there that are as good as or better than the name brand stuff. Make your system louder than you think you want to start with and you won't be sorry. There are alot of smart people on this forum that are glad to help folks like us.