Any stock sound system out there acceptable?
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Any stock sound system out there acceptable?
We all know that the GM, Ford and Chrysler stuff, no matter what audio name they team up with, leaves much to be desired and sounds artificial.
My Nissan, however, besides having no true low bass extension, sounds pretty darn transparent and fresh up front. The sound stage is nice too with mids high in the doors and tweeters in the A pillar. I really don't mind listening to music on this at all and I never turned on the stock radio on any Corvette or Camaro I've owned.
Have you heard any stock systems you would deem, "acceptable?" Not great necessarily, but acceptable to the point where you could live with it and enjoy it.
My Nissan, however, besides having no true low bass extension, sounds pretty darn transparent and fresh up front. The sound stage is nice too with mids high in the doors and tweeters in the A pillar. I really don't mind listening to music on this at all and I never turned on the stock radio on any Corvette or Camaro I've owned.
Have you heard any stock systems you would deem, "acceptable?" Not great necessarily, but acceptable to the point where you could live with it and enjoy it.
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Re: Any stock sound system out there acceptable? (Metal Wulf)
hey bart did your z come with the 500 watt monsoon system?
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Re: Any stock sound system out there acceptable? (1COOLPC)
I don't think they called it Monsoon in the Camaro in 2002, at least that wasn't mentioned anywhere in the manual or window sticker but it was the premium 500 watt system.
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Re: Any stock sound system out there acceptable? (Metal Wulf)
I don't think they called it Monsoon in the Camaro in 2002, at least that wasn't mentioned anywhere in the manual or window sticker but it was the premium 500 watt system.
that's probably the same one then, 10 speakers blah blah... i think that's one of the better factory setups I've heard.
that's probably the same one then, 10 speakers blah blah... i think that's one of the better factory setups I've heard.
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Re: Any stock sound system out there acceptable? (1COOLPC)
I just bought a Nissan Xterra. Comes with a Rockford system:
6 Disc CD/CD-R changer in the Dash
20Watt RMS x 5
Tweeters in the A-pillar
100Watt RMS Sub.
Over all it's one of the better stock systems. The BMW Mark Levinson system with PLII is by fast the best sounding out there from the factory.
6 Disc CD/CD-R changer in the Dash
20Watt RMS x 5
Tweeters in the A-pillar
100Watt RMS Sub.
Over all it's one of the better stock systems. The BMW Mark Levinson system with PLII is by fast the best sounding out there from the factory.
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Re: Any stock sound system out there acceptable? (brianw21)
My dad's Matrix has a decent stereo apart from the lack of bass...I might remedy that by building a sub box and buying a sub for him for Father's Day. I have an amp sitting in my room and I am trying to figure out how to bridge it, see my post to see if you can help me. :cheers:
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Re: Any stock sound system out there acceptable? (TheWacoKid)
My old 97 grand cherokee limited had an infinity system that I was perfectly happy with. Tweeters in the dash and a Mid control with the bass and treble. Who decided that cars don't need a mid control!!!! It sounded really clear and had adequate bass somehow without a sub. I think there were two 6x9s and two 6.5" speakers though, they helped.
BMw330xi. It has a 12 speaker Harmon Kardon system that sounds excellent but needs some more bass. JL makes a stealthbox with tw 8" subs that replace the stock subs in the rear deck. Now, that would be a great addition. :D
BMw330xi. It has a 12 speaker Harmon Kardon system that sounds excellent but needs some more bass. JL makes a stealthbox with tw 8" subs that replace the stock subs in the rear deck. Now, that would be a great addition. :D
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Re: Any stock sound system out there acceptable? (1COOLPC)
My 94 vette had a much better stock system than the C5 I have now. Both were Bose systems, but I was really disappointed with the system in my C5 and I've finally had enough. All the parts have been ordered.
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Re: Any stock sound system out there acceptable? (KDuniverse)
So far 3 Nissans have been mentioned with good sounding stereos (Mine included.) I wonder what Nissan is doing right that others can't copy? My Sentry SER Spec V came with a sub.