Sinister-one

Would like opinions on any aftermarket sound systems for my C5 FRC.

I would like the head unit to have XM radio, blue tooth and possibly navigation capability.

Also speakers and amp. Looking to remove the whole OEM Bose system.

markcz

Figure out what your total budget is and then call Dennis

Sinister-one

Not looking to do a "double din" mod thing.... I like my dash just the way it is.

Anyone, recommendations ??

0Double D Mods

We sell single din radios as well....
Just give me a call and I can put something together for you

striper

If you don't do a double DIN radio, you are going to limit your ability to add navigation. IMO, a DD radio adds a lot to modernizing the C5 interior. Just finishing up a DD mod conversion in my car and it makes the interior have a newer contemporary appearance, especially with the full Garmin nav on the radio screen. I'm using a Kenwood I purchased from Dennis of DD Mods.

okie08vette

Dennis at Double D Mods is the man.

Mike Beck

I really hate those radios that have the motorized screen that will come out and pop-up. In these cars it will block most of the center vents. I like the AC blowing cold air into my face, not the backside of the LCD screen.

Sinister-one

My budget is what ever it costs to do the upgrade..... I have no set number in mind.

Sinister-one

This IS what I'm looking for.....

Head unit to have XM radio, blue tooth and possibly navigation capability. Also speakers and amp. Looking to remove the whole OEM Bose system.

Mike Beck

For $2K you can do a really killer setup if you can do the install yourself. That would be a new head unit, two amps, four 2-way speakers, a single sub, all the odds and ends (speaker adapters, wiring, etc....)

Would take you a weekend.

markcz

Something like....

Sub box with Arc 10D4 sub

Arc XDi850.5 5-channel amp

Kenwood eXcelon single-Din receiver of your choice

Illuminated face plate to make it look snazzy

Components and rears as recommended by Dennis (Focal, Arc, whatever....)

That would sound pretty darn good in a FRC

Sinister-one

looks like I'm spinning my wheels here..... I'm NOT looking to be in a stereo competition or driving down the street going boom, boom, boom......

markcz

Thread title says you want the BEST, then you state that you'll pay whatever it costs to get it done and you ask for suggestions.

The input you're getting is based on the parameters you supplied

If all you want is a good sounding setup at a decent price....

Sub in center tub, components in the doors, bridged 4-channel amp to power them. Easily blows away stock and can be done right for under $1000.

Sinister-one

Like I said.... NOT looking to booming down the street.

The largest sub I'm looking to use is possibly a Kenwwod KSC-SW11 series and that's about it.

markcz

IMO, KSC-SW11 =

Self powered sub boxes are fine to add a bit of extra low end to an otherwise stock system, but aren't able to keep up with a decent setup. If you want the end result to sound good at any volume level, you'll want a real sub, and you'll want to have enough power available to properly drive it on the occasions when you decide to crank it up.

The BOOM that you're worried about comes from an improper (and usually intentional) setup and/or the music itself.

0Double D Mods

This is pointless and a complete waste of money to use this Kenwood setup. If you must insist on using it I can sell it to you....but would will fight you on it as I know your not going to be happy with it..But the end result in your the boss.

As mentioned..
YOU control how much bass you want to have coming from a real sub box. We can make this happen so you dont Boom Boom Boom down the road.
The idea of a decent sub in the car is for your listening pleasure



You want a nice sounding setup then lets do this.
1- Pioneer DEH-X8700BS
1- Arc Audio XDI 850.5 5 channel amp
1- Arc Audio Arc 6.2
1- Arc Audio XDI 502 5.25" coax
1- Kicker CVT 10 Stealth Sub Box
1- 4 gauge amp kit
1- set of speaker adapter plates
1- GM harness
1- Dash kit
1- Ant adapter
1- 50ft speaker wire
3- rca cables
1- sxv300 sirius xm module
shipping
1299.99

Change radio to a double din with NAv such as the new Kenwood DNX692 which we will have around the end of next month for 700.00 more which also included the modification of your bezel to a double din.