I did check the phase before I disassembled and I was running them off an Aquatec Marine Amp so there was plenty of power available. I wasn't using a head unit at all...just running straight from the MP3. I think that also may be an issue because there isn't that availability of separation controls to adjust everything. Maybe a nicer MP3 player will help?

I just got a pair of the Polk Audio MOMO 6x9's and powered them with an older amp that I've had around for years. They sound incredibly better! The DCAudio speakers are supposed to be really nice, but I guess that's just subject to what you like.

Hopefully I will have enough time this week to finish up my system and get my LED's going.

One other question concerning stereo systems...Has anyone run into any restrictions or issues with the National Parks and the use of stereo's? I normally hate these vehicles that are thumping and booming on the side of me...I just want good sound quality that I can listen to at a respectable level and not disturb others.