will mostly be used for speaker hole cutouts, for 12's and 15's, and needs to cut thru 1.5" thick MDF if possible (double thick baffles)
thats about all the requirements... price isnt an issue

i will also need router bits and circle cutting jigs if you guys have any that you can recommend...

thanks much

I would recomend Porter Cable. If the budget is tight, they make a nice 1.5HP kit with a regular and a plunge base, for about $189.00 - $199.00. But for the money you can not go wrong with their 3.5HP version.

As far as bits go.
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If money isn't an issue then look into the Dewalt or Porter Cable 2HP models. Fine Woodworking Magazine voted them as best in class about three months ago. You can pick either online for about $250 or look into the Bosch for about $50 less. All of these are top-notch performers for the serious user who plans on working this sucker to the bone.

On a normal person's budget and need a fixed base too? Then look into the Porter Cable Combo mentioned above. $200 very well spent.

Lastly are you cheap? Is this going to be used only on a rare occasion? If so look into the Black & Decker Firestorm plunge Router. $70 and you can't go wrong. Kmart sells the non-Firestorm (Only diff is the color) version on their website (www.bluelight.com) and Home Depot sells them at their stores. I bought one after Fine Woodworking Magazine called it a best buy. Not exactly a precision piece but the motor is very good quality, it's easy to use, construction is very good, and at the price you can afford to buy another one down the line and not shed a tear. I recommend this one to all those jokers who think that you can use a Roto-Zip to cut 3/4" MDF.

As for circle cutting jigs I use the Jasper Model 200. I bought mine at a garage sale for $5 (same sale I bought a compond miter saw for $40 ) but retail is like $50. Parts Express sells them for $34 (part #365-250). Best jig for the money period.

Hope this info helps and good luck.

Tons of places make them (I like the ones from MLCSWoodworking.com, rockler.com, and the Magna brand I buy at Lowes) and tons of them are top notch. Always look for solid Carbide bits and for plunging look into a 1/4" up-cutting spiral bit. It pulls the sawdust out of the groove you're cutting. You have to be a hair more gentle with these as opposed to standard srtaight cutter but they make life easier in the end.

all this helps more than you can believe.. for your information im trying to get everything i would need for under 350.. so i have alot to choose from.. i will let you know my decision soon...

Cut 1/8 at a pass with a 1/4" spiral upcut. DONT USE 1/2 BITS ON MDF if you can avoid it.. They take such a big bite that you'd have to do such small passes to avoid kicking that a 1/4 bit will save you time in the long run.