C6 Head Unit / Speakers Question
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Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
C6 Head Unit / Speakers Question
I recently did a few audio-related upgrades, but the speakers I was going to have put in the front didn't happen... I *want* to keep the stock NAV unit in, but are there any speakers that can be put in, without a seperate amp to run them?
It's an '08 C6, currently with a stealth sub in the back and an amp for it.. rear speakers replaced also. Also have tweeters added to the front, but kind-of as a test.. it was just done a few weeks ago, and I'm still figuring out if it's "good enough" ... it does sound better, but some songs (Metallica has a few good examples) still make those speakers suffer at higher volume with an almost crunching sound.
It's an '08 C6, currently with a stealth sub in the back and an amp for it.. rear speakers replaced also. Also have tweeters added to the front, but kind-of as a test.. it was just done a few weeks ago, and I'm still figuring out if it's "good enough" ... it does sound better, but some songs (Metallica has a few good examples) still make those speakers suffer at higher volume with an almost crunching sound.
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St Jude Donor '13
Not whatever you want, but more flexibility anyway with just a head unit swap. You can add an amp to either setup and THAT will let you do whatever you want. Without adding an amp to drive front speakers you're limited by the stock amp (very weak and a crossover nightmare) or the amps built-in to a head unit, for which you would have to run new wires.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Running new wires shouldn't be too much of an issue, should it? I'd prefer that to getting another amp...
Are the built-in head unit amps (if I changed the unit) good enough to run new front speakers, or is another amp the better choice? If I had to add another amp either way, I could just keep my NAV unit. If it's unnecessary after changing the head unit, that's probably my better choice, then.
Thanks for the info.
Are the built-in head unit amps (if I changed the unit) good enough to run new front speakers, or is another amp the better choice? If I had to add another amp either way, I could just keep my NAV unit. If it's unnecessary after changing the head unit, that's probably my better choice, then.
Thanks for the info.
Racer
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I would (and did) swap out the head unit. I liked the AVIC-700BT, but prefer the DNX6140. I am not a fan of fold down screens because I like *****.....but that's just me.
Changing the speakers/headunit made a huge difference. You won't wince anymore at those certain parts of songs that just aren't balanced.
Changing the speakers/headunit made a huge difference. You won't wince anymore at those certain parts of songs that just aren't balanced.
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Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Well, again, I have a stealth sub in the back, and an amp for it. I'd just rather not do a second amp for after-market front speakers...
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well then u are limited to 3.5 coaxials. if you do a component set up front and power it from ur headunit its gonna sound damn near just as ****ty as the oem system due to lack of power
maybe swap ur current amp for a 4 or 5
maybe swap ur current amp for a 4 or 5
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Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
So, if I have to do a second amp either way, I can just keep my NAV unit as is, and be ok?
And can anyone suggest a good spot for the second amp? My first is hidden, but I don't have any room left in the rear compartments.
And can anyone suggest a good spot for the second amp? My first is hidden, but I don't have any room left in the rear compartments.
Racer
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You can pull out the rear speakers and snuggle an amp in one of the sides there. That area is now where my OnStar resides.
Side note: the car won't start without the onstar connected. I realized this AFTER it was moved out of the car to make room in the cubby.
Side note: the car won't start without the onstar connected. I realized this AFTER it was moved out of the car to make room in the cubby.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Interesting. Thanks for the info.
