To avoid car stereo shop run-around I thought I would ask the group if:
1. Is Audiobahn still a "good" brand to buy? 61/2" and 3 1/2"? 6" or 8" subs?
2. How about Blaupunkt?
3.JLAudio 6" and8" subs?

For speakers i personally love Polk www.polkaudio.com and i am a big fan of kenwood for the head unit.

In my experience JL audio makes the best subs for the price. Get a dual voice coil 8 or 10 and properly matched amp and nothing is sweeter. For mids just get what you like the sound of in the store. Every time I buy a set of mids I change the brand I like. Right now I have Dual brand 6 1/2s I got at walmart in my daily driver and they sound great. Im sure JL makes great mids too...