why are you or anyone here expected to tell him what to get?
have him make up his own mind.
and to get all that, he will need much more than $500.
cd deck: 120-200
speakers: 80-150
amp: 120-400 (is this just for his amp? for his speakers, or 2 amps 1 for 4 speakers 1 for a sub?)
sub: 80-150
basically, start here:
http://www.crutchfield.com/and find that stuff that works the best for the setup within his budget and needs
*keep in mind i did not even include the wiring kits, wiring harnesses, and sub enclosure that will be needed. and its also a good idea to include a capacitor.
This post was edited by WeePee on Jun 5 2008 07:48pm