Quote Originally Posted by KeithGTP03 View Post
I bought this for a buddy of mine. It has everything you're looking for. An aux, usb on the front, ipod direct connect, hd radio built in. And you can change the colors on it to match your interior lighting.
JVC KD-HDR70 (KDHDR70) In-dash CD/MP3/WMA Car Stereo w/ HD Radio

And yes, polk are good speakers. If they fit your budget and you like them....do it to it.
That looks like a very nice head unit indeed.

I think I have devised my plan and budget. My budget is $300. First I will buy and install a quality head unit like the one above and see how it sounds. If necessary I will upgrade the front component speakers and see how it sounds. I am hoping that for the time being I can get away with new HU and front speakers and just direct the majority of the power to the front speakers. Then I can upgrade the rears and possibly add a small sub as I get the money.