I mainly listen to rock and just some rap. I want a clear and natural sound, but i also want there to be some desently powerful, tight bass. i am looking around the 1,500 range....not over 2,000....any suggestions?
First I would not go to crazy in the bass dept. I would spend as much money on your door/dash speakers as you do your sub/subs.
As far as subs, if you like rock I would suggest a couple high power 10s. Then be sure you have adequate power. I would have every speaker run through a crossover and amp. Forget using the head unit to power anything. If you are getting an after market head unit spend your dollars on quality rather than high power/bells and whistles. Let you amps to the powering and dont skimp on power. An under powered system will always sound like crap period.