How many watts is the stock 01 radio output? I have a set of component speakers laying around but they want 100 watts rms....and im afriad they wont sound good because they'll be under powered.

 

I think it's only about 10 to 15 watts per side.
ps. You don't need 100 watts to power a 100 watt speaker. However, you shouldn't try to run a 10 watt speaker with a 100 watt stereo.

 

so xviper...you think that new speakers will sound better than the stocks even tho theyll be under powered?? Ill be adding the tweeters also....

 

Yes, they will. Of course, they'd sound even better if you push more power through them. I've got high power 4-way speakers in my door, powered by my stock '00 stereo. I have no issues with them and along with the rear panel speakers (which are the original stock door speakers), I have found no need to upgrade to a "better" HU. This is just "me". Your tastes and expectations may be different.

 

well i actually think the stock system is good enough for me. I jus want to be able to hear the highs and mids a little better and I think the components will help

 

it doesnt matter what the power handling of the (new) speakers are; what matters is their sensitivity

 

Ugh I hate mids. That's all the stock system is good for too. I'm a bass player and my equalizer looks like a U because I have the mids totally off. I do the same thing in my headunit. Midrange makes things sound like an alarm clock radio.