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Jul 30, 2005 | 06:22 PM

Steve Germany

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C6 FAQ audio - look here first!

Responsibility for maintenance of the C6 Audio FAQ is being pased along from Steve Germany to TheKomoman. See this thread for future updates:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1844206

:cheers

savewave

THE NEW C6 AUDIO FAQ!

Since this thread was started there have been lots of great work done to upgrade the C6 audio. The original thread went to bit heaven and it is being rebuilt. Here are the new and improved links and threads...

I'd like to ackowledge all of the effort TheKomoman has put into making sure that the best tips are included in this sticky. [B]Thanks Dan![B/]

Thekomoman's link - CAN I ADD FACTORY NAV TO MY C6 - Great write up!

http://www.lazyassgeek.com/?page_id=50

2005 c6 Nav firmware upgrade - fixes FM static and play MP3s!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&postcount=152

TSB on the MP3 firmware upgrade and FM Static fix for '05 C6s
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1254624

Quick And Easy CD Ripping For The Corvette-How to step by step
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1496476

C6 Audio Options (CMB13)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1474566

C6 Audio Low level pin outs
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1496904

GM aux input coming!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=mp3+upgrade

Cracking the NAV - what we know now
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1555098

Help Crack the NAV pin codes
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=mp3+upgrade

Blazer's Console removal and Step by Step Aux Input Added to Nav Instructions
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...p?p=1551172269

How to make your own subwoofer template in order to replace the Bose thumper
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1539178

C6 (C5?) Door clip GM part numbers
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1654485

How to reinstall the door panels
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1551623833

C6 Door mounting plates to replace Bose 10in
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1487774

Replacing the stock speakers
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=927166
http://www.bcae1.com/

Harness for the C6 Speakers - Circut City
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1658056

Center Channel speaker Removal (or replacement - why?)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1496569

NAV UPGRADES
How to Bypass the PAC OEM GM24 line level adaptor and eliminate the need for a JL Cleansweep
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1489160

New much better instructions on how to bypass the PAC OEM GM-24 to get true low level signals from the NAV head unit (TheKomoman)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1496764

C6 Vert Audio upgrades!
TheKomoman and PipeDreams
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1471466

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1355644

CMB13's Write up
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1355648

C6 Convertible audio upgrade
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ight=nav+audio

Add on Components

How convert your sat radio from XM to Sirius
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1733829

How to add an AUX input into your XM radio (IPOD)

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1748480

USA SPEC PAC-11 (Vette) with XM install

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1559507678

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1518095

How to dim the lights on an aftermarker HU

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...74&postcount=6

Pioneer AVIC D2

AVN6600 Full Write-up in a C6!!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1490531

USA spec XM radio to IPOD - Best interface for the C6 vette
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1559106048

Neucleus-X2i - C6 XM to IPOD
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1377824

Parrot Bluetooth adaptor install Nice write up!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1&page=1&pp=20

NEW - Plug and play Bluetoothhttp://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1600739

PDF of Parrot Bluetooth install
http://mysite.verizon.net/vzev28k6/s...oothHow-To.pdf

IPOD install
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1553872918

iPod / AUX adapter:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...st15503161 49

XM MP3 aux install on NAV unit -- DIY:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...0&forum_id=101

Add AUX to NAV... DIY! :
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...p?p=1551172269
[utl]http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1121425&forum_id=74[/url]

C6 XM install
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1087750

Car Personal Computer:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=983973

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&page=1&pp=20

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1476172

AUX input mod:
http://www.pqtsi.com/sedona/vetmp3.pdf

Can I put a stock 05 Nav unit into a '06?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1693230

DVD NAV aftermarket install:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1041187

OUTSTANDING!! Complete writeup w/pics Pioneer AVIC D2 w/aftermarket speakers and amp in a 2005 C6
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1518095
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1518095

Problems

No sound from radio:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=936157

Dead stereo:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=914846

Automatic Volume Control
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=mp3+upgrade

Left channel cuts out when touching DIC buttons:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=940392

1SA radio and interface cables for aftermarket radios:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=926949

DIY Speaker adaptors

Show your C6 audio upgrade!

Where's all the pics?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ight=nav+audio

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1478404

http://www.icixsound.com/vb/showthre...8&page=1&pp=10

Wiz1500 here

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1283185

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1373431

Fiberglass - DIY
http://www.rtol.net/scornell/HowTo.htm

http://www.caraudiohelp.com/how_to_f...fiberglass.htm

http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/main/

http://www.carstereo.com/help/Articles.cfm?id=62

Using Foam
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=83348

Last edited by Steve Germany; Aug 13, 2007 at 06:51 AM.

Jul 31, 2005 | 09:11 AM

docrings1

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C6 FAQ Master

I have put this "Radio FAQ" thread in the main "C6 FAQ" under the C6 general discussion sticky threads...

Good job!

Aug 2, 2005 | 12:15 AM

bogus

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This needs to be a sticky.

Aug 2, 2005 | 02:40 PM

scott_fx

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From: Los Angeles Ca

maybe you could post all this info in the thread instead of links to it. I've had a handfull of threads get eaten up in the archives. I'd hate to see al the great info get lost.

Nice work though

Aug 2, 2005 | 04:56 PM

bogus

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Ask and ye shall recieve!

Great to see this a sticky!

Aug 7, 2005 | 12:37 PM

docrings1

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C6 FAQ Master

Bad links in the 1SB section, the problem is the little dots...you must have "copied and pasted" the dots, too, from another location, so now the URL links are broken:
Bad section below:

Add AUX to NAV... DIY! : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sho...hp?p=1551172269
Pioneer AVIC-D1 NAV / DVD / IPOD unit: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sho...805&forum_id=74
XM MP3 aux install on NAV unit -- DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sho...50&forum_id=101
Pioneer AVIC install: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sho...776&forum_id=74
Console, door panel, dash removal DIY: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sho...809&forum_id=20
iPod / AUX adapter: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sho...ost15503161 49

Aug 8, 2005 | 07:34 PM

Steve Germany

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Thanks! Fixed or eliminated.

Dec 13, 2005 | 10:54 AM

ShockerRacing

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None of the links are working! I am trying to find out some info about what exactly is needed to wire in an amplifier for a Subwoofer on a 1sa car. Can anyone give me some details?

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Sep 5, 2006 | 12:26 AM

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Here is a link to a full, detailed write-up on a Navigation head unit install in a 2006 Coupe, 1SA package. Hope this helps!!

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1490531

Sep 5, 2006 | 08:03 AM

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TheKomoman

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Nice job on the rebuild Steve!

Sep 11, 2006 | 01:10 PM

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Sep 12, 2006 | 12:17 PM

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St Jude Donor '13

Hey Steve... a guy did a nice write-up and posted it over in General about how to create an MP3 CD that works in the C6. I think it's worth adding to the list:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1496476

Sep 14, 2006 | 10:46 PM

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Bad link ....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Germany

THE NEW C6 AUDIO FAQ!

Console, door panel, dash removal DIY:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...09&forum_id=20

Sep 17, 2006 | 07:17 PM

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Steve Germany

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Melting Slicks

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Gone! looking for a replacement!

Nov 25, 2006 | 04:07 PM

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dbdragger

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Audio Daves write up on the c6 eclipse 6600 install greatly helped me on a full install I did in my best friends 06 Z06, if def saved me alot of time, that I didnt have to spare. Only had 3 days to do the full car. Again thanks. I signed up for this forum to to say thank you.

Thanks

Shawn Fleming

Dec 3, 2006 | 06:54 PM

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Steve Germany

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Dec 24, 2006 | 07:17 PM

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SavannahVette13

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i was wondering if there is a way to play dvds on my 07 stock nav?

Dec 25, 2006 | 10:43 AM

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Steve Germany

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No - there is no way with the stock HU.

Corrected - there is a group out of NY that does it but the screen quality is still questionable and expensive.

Last edited by Steve Germany; Jun 4, 2007 at 01:17 PM.

Jun 3, 2007 | 04:59 PM

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Still don't know which way to go....

I have read ALL these FAQs. There is some great info in here! Thanks to all that have taken the time to post their work and research. I still have a question on the best way to go.

I have a 2007 Coupe with NAV and Onstar. I want to keep the HU and have everything work as stock, but replace the Bose amp and speakers.

I have read conflicting info on the PAC AOEM-GM24 (good or bad?), tapping into the pre-amp outputs directly (no interface device), JL Cleansweep (pricey but works good), and even more options that are not mentioned here, like this interface device (which I used in my last vett 2002 Z06): AudioLink.

So from what I gather, I need to leave all the Bose amps and wiring in place to keep the functionallity stock, but can pull out the speakers. then (some how) tap into the outputs and go into my amps.

So what's the best way (best sound quality), to tap in and keep all stock functionality? Anyone?

Last edited by crazy4rc; Jun 3, 2007 at 09:57 PM.