[hydrashok]

Thanks, Navin. Just what I wanted to hear about Hertz. And the tip about the "Mille" is what I was looking for. I've actually been drooling at the Mille MLK2 and the Hi-Energy HSK165 comp systems for the front. Looks like I'll need to upgrade my speaker amp (now a Blau GTA450) too to get the full benefit when I spring for them (front and back).

I'd heard the new install in Nikkibike's Swift last week. He has Hertz comps in front and 6x9s in the back (both Enregy series, I think). I just loved the sound. Even without an amp, they sound waaaay more mature & faithful (for lack of a better way of describing the sound) than any other speakers I'd heard. I had listened to JBL GTOs the other day in a friend's car and I liked the sound too.

The reason I'm not going for a proper listen at the shop is that if I listen & I like, I'm done for. I will NEED to buy and install them THEN. I'm trying to be a little mature and uhhhh... reasonable in my car audio and other gadget expenditure dept right now. The thing is I don't really need them right now, but they are definitely beckoning at me from afar. I'd rather find a buyer for my current speakers (and amp I guess) first before I go ballistic. At least I'll feel a little less guilty after.

JK, I've heard the Honda City OE speakers too, and I agree completely. I guess Honda would do a service to buyers if they don't bundle speakers such as those with the car, which will force the buyers to spring for some speakers (anything will be better that the current ones). I have a friend who has a NHC who can't bring himself to buy new speakers because the current ones "at least work properly now". And he still grumbles at the cr@ppy sound.