If you can find a set of speakers with good off-axis response, you'll be OK without kickpanels or pods. The thing is, finding a good set of speakers with good off-axis response is a matter of trial and error, because you never know how it'll sound until it's in your car.
You're right though, kicks or pods are a lot of fiberglass work, and our floorboards aren't that big to begin with, so you'd sacrifice foot-room. :D
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