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Even though "cost is not a problem" ---
Don't bother wasting your money on stuff like Alpine and JL Audio. Also, help us all out by at least defining the MAXIMUM amount you want to spend.
If you want the best subwoofer for the money (period), buy the Audiobahn Alum10X, you can get "last years model" at HALF price ($110). A 10" (or 12") in a small sealed box sounds better than anything else I have ever heared, just look at the specs and compare it to anything else in the price range. You need to feed it at least 300watts RMS, but it will handle 800w RMS. So you should invest money in a high power amp to go with it.
- you can buy at this link here: http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/audiobahn_specials.html
The head unit that I use is the Nakamichi CD-45z (shown here - http://www.nakamichi.com/auto/cdplayers/CD_45.htm ). This is an excellent sounding unit because it has a high resolution 20bit digital to analog converter. You can buy one brand new on ebay for about $300. Almost all other units in this price range have a 1bit converter. It also looks very classy and understated, and the green illumination matches the saab's dash very well. I suppose if you want a cheesy Las Vegas style head unit, then this won't appeal to you.
JVC makes a few nice models that have 24bit D/A converters (the KD-SH77 is the least expensive - $230 at Crutchfield.com). This is quite a nice unit. I would recommend it also.
The D/A converter is the single most important element in determining the sound quality of a CD player. High resolution converters offer a major improvement in sound quality. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying.
With a '96 Aero, you probably have the Harman Kardon stock system. If you want to really improve on that system (other than adding a sub), then you will have to spend a lot of money, and more importantly, have a VERY competent installer. The H/K sustem is already very well balanced. The outputs from your head unit (whatever it is) can be sent to the stock H/K amplifier with excellent results.
Remember, just because you change everyhthing to aftermarket componnets, doesn't mean it will really sound better. Start by adding a sub and changing the head unit, and leave everyting else alone. Then make other improvements as needed.
With a new head unit and sub installed - turn the bass on the head unit 3/4 DOWN (below zero) - so that all the main speakers will play louder, and then adjust the volume on the sub amp until it's loud enough to suit your taste. Also - set the crossover on the sub amp as low as possible.
You can make a major improvement in any system with this method.
If you don't understand some of the things I've said, then tell me and I will explain it in more detail.
Good luck and enjoy!
-Kyle
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