DRACULA

When I bought my C4, the stock Bose system was crapped out. The guy I bought it from had already had the radio fixed once before. I had a Kenwood system put in just so I would have something to listen too, and was planning on replacing the original system later to keep the car stock. I've read where some of y'all have slammed the GM stereo's. Should I just upgrade my Kenwood (it's underpowered right now), or go back to the stock Bose system? :confused:

92TripleBlack

Upgrade the Kenwood. You can always put the stock stuff in later but if you want the sound, you need to upgrade, especially with a ragtop like me.
92TripleBlack
Stock for now except No CAGS, Nakamichi MB-75, 3 soundstream amps (600 Watts), 6 1/2 Boston Pro Series seperates front, 4 1/2 Boston Pro Series Rear, Boston Pro Series 12" Sub, Phoenix Gold crossover.

95DropTop

How did you fit all of that into your vert?????? :eek:

92TripleBlack

Custom box. I made an enclosure in the rear that housed the sub and the seperates in three seperate sealed enclosures. The subs enclosure was seperated like a capital T with the seperates in two cubes to make the T into a square. The amps are mounted on an angle on the front of the box. The volume is perfect and the roof will just touch the box when it is down. I could probably fit a six pack of beer back there if I spread the cans around when the roof's down. This is definitely not my practical car. I'll post pictures when I have some.
92TripleBlack

JTsTOY

I just installed a Kenwood CD in mine. I didn't have the Bose, only AM/FM Cassette :( and wanted to be able to use my CDs. I've heard the Bose and it doesn't sound that great (maybe a little better than the base system that I had), heck the Mach 460 in my Cobra sounded a lot better than the Bose. Anyway since you already have aftermarket in yours, you might be better off just upgrading it. :cheers:

DTor85

Do you really want to listen to stock crud?? :U Any decent aftermarket stereo will sound better than ANY factory premium/gold/platinum/diamond whatever system. If you plan on selling the car in the future, put the factory gear in a box and store it away while you enjoy listening to you favorite music on a good kenwood system. All you need is an amp (I have 2 - one each mounted behind my seats) and whatever speakers you choose to replace the stock snot. BTW: I am 6 feet tall and have no problems w/ being able to put the seat back as far as I want it w/ the amp behind me.

DRACULA

Thanks for the input y'all. :cheers: Looks like I'll stay with the Kenwood. I've had several Kenwood's in the past and always loved them. Maybe if I'm a good boy Santa will bring me an amp. :blueangel:

1988L98

I would kept that car with the stock radio, believe it or not, Bose do make a good stereo equipment, we work on all types of stereos, when we do a alignment after repair, the frequency adjust procedure is tie. also when you buy that new C-6, it will be easer to sell that C-4" Ha Ha " hope that help. :rolleyes: :D


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