I would still ask the question about price to get the Wet Sounds. It's not a matter of boom boom, it's a matter of clarity. They are great, and the best part is later on if and when you put an amp on them they will more than willing to perform!! But that's just an opinion. I understand, and quite frankly commend you, for sticking to a budget and thinking long term as far as income goes. I'm not that smart. I hope to someday actually own something that I'm making payments on. I can honestly say that I have had a car loan payment since I bought my first car. I have literally never paid one off. I just keep consolidating, yup, I'm an idiot.