matt_lowry123

I have a 2008 c6 non bose system. I went to two different places around town and both said it would be around 5000 for a system. Is this what you all spent? I know stuff is expensive, but 5000 sounds pretty high. I know the HU is expensive and the amp is too, but that still sounds pretty steep.

This price included new speakers (hurtz), 2 subs (jl's), jl amp and install

If you don't mind me asking how much did your system cost?

raydawg357

5K is a bit extreme. I installed professionally for over 12 years and I have to ask, define system? Most shops that haven't worked with vettes will give a high quote because they don't realize how simple vettes are to work on.

matt_lowry123

I thought that was a bit high!!! I was looking into more of a 3300 dollar price range. I'm not really looking to win sound competitions or anything.

"define system" something that is better than stock but not top tier. Doesn't have to be the best deck, subs, or speakers. Just something that would fit into the above price range. I don't need a fiberglass custom box with w7's. Just something that will sound good. I don't need nav, but would like to keep xm radio and on star.

chevyc6z51

3300 would be on point for the ok stuff you want to put on.5k should get u top of the line stuff like 3way k2s arc amps se and and solid woofer. What city u in?

markcz

In a cabin as small as C6 you only need one sub, and you can get a corner fiberglass box with a nice sub for $400 or less here.

Check out their "everything included" packages here and you can add a top of the line Nav HU for under $1500.

Throw in some nice front components for $300 or less, add rears for another $150 if you realy want them.

Even an expensive class D amp is under $500....

Total = <$2900 + install (DIY = free) for a NICE setup. On a budget you can get 80% of the quality for half that price.

matt_lowry123

I'm not sure how to do multiple quotes? @Markcz, thanks for providing the links!! @chevyc6z51, I'm in Owensboro, KY. Do you live close by? Maybe you could help me out if so?

pentavolvo

Im 4.5 hrs away in Lafayette, IN. I can set you up with a killer setup for way less then 5k. I have done numerous C5/C6s for forum members

matt_lowry123

Do you have a shop? That sounds good with me!!

chevyc6z51

Nope, don't go cheap you will end up replacing the stuff you hit on sale . Stay with focal and arc . Shop around and ask fit discount on final price this stuff has a huge mark up. Make sure the shop is certified to sell the stuff

XtremeVette

Arc? as in Arc audio? I have heard of them and they seem to be getting good reviews on the forum, but I checked out there site...I honestly wasn't too impressed with the numbers on their amps. Even their top of the line signature series 4 channel amp seemed pretty mediocre. Either their website listed bum information or I would rank their amps a 3 out of 5. IMHO

Specs: for the SE4100
4 Channels @ 4 Ohms- 65 Watts
4 Channels @ 2 ohms 110 Watts
2 Channel @ 4 Ohms (Bridged) 220 Watts
2 Channel @ 2 Ohms (Bridged) 145 Watts
Frequency Response 4Hz - 100kHz (really 100khz?) We can only hear high notes to 20Khz and most competition equipment only registers to 50khz
Crossover Range 30Hz - 550Hz (x10 300Hz - 5500kHz)
Bass Boost 0-15dB @ 20Hz - 80Hz
S/N Ratio 93dB (pretty low compared to most....100 or better is what you want)
Input Sensitivity (Low) .3V - 4V
Input Senstivity (Bal) .6V - 8V
Max Current Draw 79A @ 540 Watts 20% THD
Fuse 2 x 40 Amp
Idle Current 3.0 Amp
Dimensions 15.5"(L) x 8.0"(W) x 2.5"(H)
Doesn't even list the most important factor....THD?

0Double D Mods

Here is 21 packages so far I have put together for 3000.00 or less
http://shop.doubledmods.com/Kenwood-...ages_c1208.htm

I can customize any package for you to include Arc, Focal, Hybrid and Hertz

I will be running all Hertz in my next car as I just sold my C5...

Just call me if you need a package deal and I can send it all to Greg(pentavolvo)

Dennis

matt_lowry123

Hey thanks for the link. I'll give you all call and see what would be good for me

pentavolvo

shop is my garage

666WMD

All Arc Audio is rated at <0.1% THD and on 12.8v, not 14.4v like most companies do. So the rms ratings it gives are actually lower than when you are running your car.

To the OP: Unless you are a pure hardcore audiophile, you aren't going to tell the difference between Focal, Morel and Rainbow speakers over brands worth half the price like CDT, Diamond Audio and Polk. The same holds true for amplifiers. Particularly with brands like JL and Rockford Fosgate, you are paying for the name more than the R&D and actual manufacturing cost. Anything over $2-2500 and I'd be expecting to win competitions.

matt_lowry123

Maybe when I get the stuff you could help me out

Thanks everybody for your help. I'm going to call the vendor that posted on here and go with him. I thought that 5k was pretty expensive. My ears aren't great and I'm not trying to win any competitions!! I don't know that much about electronics, and I felt like the price was a bit high!!

pentavolvo

Dennis will take great care of you

chevyc6z51

ha, this is the best stuff you can by right now (se amps). anyone who says other wise shouldent touch your car

WAwatchnut

Definitely not the best stuff you can buy, so I wouldn't agree with this statement at all. Arc is very definitely amongst the best you can buy and still stay in the 'reasonable' price range. And the differences in sound quality between "very good" (like Arc's stuff) and "best" is very small, while price differences are very, very big.

And Arc has always been a pioneering company in minaturization of their platforms - which is really, really helpful in cars as small as the Vette.

chevyc6z51

What is a better amp than an arc se amp, that you can by new now?

Tone

Sinfoni, Mosconi, and various Tru Tehnology amplifiers could be considered "better"... but then again physical dimensions play a major role in Vette installations.