Stevo I used to LIVE for Kenwood stuff in my Mustang but like you that time is long gone and I'm kinda out of the stereo scene now. Like you also I like the Kicker system in our cars, not too bad. I will say I've had some more recent experience with Infinity speakers in other cars and they really seem to rock! My 2 cents.
i wish you posted this earlier. i had a full set of jbl specifically built for the explorer. i gave them to my dad and he just sold his 03 navi for a new toyota. i would have given you the sub, amps and speakers with you guys just paying for shipping.