Two guys at work are good examples of the poles of this debate. Very similar cars, but completely different desires from audio. Dave has spent a fair bit of money getting a top-quality installation - one that is crisp, clear and full across the spectrum and from soft to loud. John's was cheaper, but booms terribly at any volume, distorting the music into a terribly bass-heavy experience. I suppose it's both what they wanted, but I have to feel that not only is John going to suffer ear damage in the long run, but no-one's going to enjoy the experience of driving in his car...

And while our friend the antipathist of 'boom cars' may be hyperbolic in his rhetoric, I think he does have a good point on the medical side. I worry about people's hearing when they listen to high-volume music for long periods of time. (My own included - *wry grin*)

Have fun,

Paul