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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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Default C5 stereo upgrade

OK you folks have me totally confused now.

1. Should I replace the head unit?? (If so what do I gain)

2. Want to replace speakers but with what ?? (speakers are important)

3. Maybe later and amp and sub ??? ( I'm old )

4. Keep cost somewhere around 1K.

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by djones14
1. Should I replace the head unit?? (If so what do I gain)
you'll gain sound quality, ease of installation and system simplification.

Originally Posted by djones14
2. Want to replace speakers but with what ?? (speakers are important)
go with some nice 2 way components 2 (3 ways are better but more expensive) I have some $150 cdt two-way components that i'm very happy with. (got them at www.thezeb.com)

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3. Maybe later and amp and sub ??? ( I'm old )
if you replace the h/u then this will be a pretty simple addition later down the road. you can get something as conservative as a bazooka tube or something a llittle nicer like a small amp, 10" sub and a subthump box that'll fit stealth in the rear center compartment

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4. Keep cost somewhere around 1K.
very doable if you want to install it yourself

h/u (alpine, clarion, eclipse) $250
front speakers (cdt) $150
no rear speakers:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...44&forum_id=20
3/4 chan amp: $250-$350
sub:$130
box:$120 (i think they cost around that)
misc wires: $50

also maybe think about a vrumvrum mounting plate to finish off the h/u nicely and maybe some sound deadener in the doors.

i'd do everything at the same time since the car will be torn apart anyways.

hope this helps,

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