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Jul 28, 2015 | 12:07 PM

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Le Mans Master

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Looking to upgrade C6 stereo

I don't want nor need top of the line parts. I just want to get rid of the garbage stock Bose. Not spending a fortune on this.

One simple 10" sub, 5 channel amp & component sets in the doors should suffice.

What would you recommend? Feel free to recommend another avenue as well.

Jul 28, 2015 | 02:58 PM

MH663

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Everyone would tell you to speak with Dennis @ Double D Mods. As did I a few days ago...Tell him exactly what you want and he will take care of it. I'm doing the same thing less the 10" sub.

Jul 29, 2015 | 09:26 PM

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Spend a few days looking and comparing all of the systems that you can put together. Get prices and all the specs and you will get a good idea of what is available and that will get you a ballpark price for the system that you want. Then call Double D Mods and be ready to order. I spent weeks looking and trying to decide. Then I wasn't sure what would sound good and be the best deal for the money. I placed an order today with Double D mods and I feel confident that I will get the best system for the money. He has a lot of experience with systems for the corvettes.

Jul 30, 2015 | 09:25 AM

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I can piece it together myself and find deals on used etc.

Just looking for suggestions on what to go with.

Jul 30, 2015 | 12:22 PM

markcz

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You could go with a bridgeable 4-channel amp with 1/2 to fronts and 3/4 bridged to sub, then use HU internal amp to rears (even stock rears are fine for that). Make sure that however you do it you plan ahead and get a sub and speakers with ratings that work well with the amp specs.

I like Pioneer HU's over Kenwood for the user interface. Go to a local shop to play with them to see what you prefer.

Jul 30, 2015 | 12:22 PM

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Car already has a Pioneer HU.

Jul 30, 2015 | 12:26 PM

markcz

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What is your budget? This will dictate the equipment you buy

Jul 30, 2015 | 12:27 PM

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What is your budget? This will dictate the equipment you buy

No set #. Simply as little as possible without buying junk. I can wait & buy piece by piece over time. Don't need to do it all today.

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Jul 30, 2015 | 10:36 PM

markcz

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To stay away from the junk, you're prob looking at $125-150 for the components and $150-200 for an amp. If you can DIY the sub box it will save you a bit.