Hmm... Individual financial situations vary, but I don't think there's that much risk in ordering now. It's a big hit at first, but if you turn around a couple months from now and decide you can't afford it, you can sell for almost what you paid for it. Demand is obviously higher than supply and it seems that will remain for at least a little while.

As for an amp, I purchased a Kenwood head unit (~$200.) I'm going to feed the Empeg through its AUX in. The speakers will remain factory, and I'm not going to bother with an amplifier for now. My Empeg just shipped yesterday, so my mouth is watering.

You certainly do have my sympathy, as long as you give me yours in a few months when you buy an Empeg for half of what I'm paying now. :)

-Tony