The modern stereo system

I was pretty big into Car audio when I was a young buck.... There are many ways to make a sound that fits you..... If I remember correctly I fit a set of Dual voice coil CV's with a set of 8" 3 ways in the rear deck of my last Duster. Plate speakers in the doors and a set of Tweeters in the Dash speaker area. 3 Amps crossover, blah, blah, blah and I took my time tuning the gains so it sounded like actual music and not some gangster shitbox with 20's thinking they are getting all the attention they deserve...... Don't be that crap. Make it sound like a concert with some good insulating components.....

Rubber sound deadner is your friend. Ideally if you can make minimal sounds out of the vehicle and put your hair on fire inside the interior you will be pleased with your setup.....

As for the flavor of choice, other than Alpine equipment which I currently run in my 4 runner and has done flawlessly in 8 years I don't know. Expect to spend good money on good components. Full connectivity to your phone is IMO imperative.... And no need to cut the dash. Look at the stand alone head units. Car audio isn't for everyone however most of us appreciate good music and for those not into I am not sure they have ever sat in a well tuned audio system....

JW