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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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I have a 97 C5 coupe with an all stock stereo system and 12 disc changer. That being said I would like to upgrade the system for a better listening experience. I don't want anything that will vibrate the glass in the neighbors windows but I would like a noticeable improvement over what I have. Can this be done without upgrading the whole system head unit, speakers, ect.. I don't mind spending some money but I'm **** about things working correctly and looking good. I was looking at replacing the head unit with a Kenwood 8120 but then have read posts stating the bluetooth is finickey and the voice quality to the person you're talking to is poor. If I spend money on a new head unit and it has navigation and bluetooth capabilities I want them to work correctly. If I can just upgrade the existing speaker system and get a better sound I can always buy a Garmin and have Navigation and use the bluetooth through it. Most important to me is good sound. I don't need all the bells and whistles but I'm open to getting them and spending more if it all works! Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 01:19 AM
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If "good sound" is the first priority, junk the stock speakers.

From there on you can determine how much you want to spend driving them.

IMHO you end up yanking everthing.
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