upgrade stereo
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From: Tinley Park IL
upgrade stereo
What is the simplest way to increase the stereo in my 2003 coupe without doing too much. I worry about rattling doors and parts. Can I just replace the rears and fronts or do I need amplifiers?
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
On the factory head unit I don't believe you can just change the speakers.
Contact Dennis at DoubleDMods.com , He is a forum vendor and the stereo king on the forum, He can answer your questions and get what you need. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...-bearsfan.html
Mr.Bill
Contact Dennis at DoubleDMods.com , He is a forum vendor and the stereo king on the forum, He can answer your questions and get what you need. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...-bearsfan.html
Mr.Bill
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From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
your fronts are self amplified
you can replace the twiddlers only if you like or replace rears without needing an amp(coupe is a 6.5 inch vert and Z06 are 5.25 inch)
if replacing the entire speakers you will need an amp to power it
i have all kinds of options for you depending on how much you want to spend
i have an amp speaker package for 200.00 which will replace all 4 speakers and include a 4 channel amp with amp kit
if keeping stock radio you would need a aoem-gm24 harness (45.00)
we can change radio out as well from around 100.00 and up with dash kit harness and antenna adapter
call me if you want to dicuss the many options available to you
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
On the factory head unit I don't believe you can just change the speakers.
Contact Dennis at DoubleDMods.com , He is a forum vendor and the stereo king on the forum, He can answer your questions and get what you need. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...-bearsfan.html
Mr.Bill
Contact Dennis at DoubleDMods.com , He is a forum vendor and the stereo king on the forum, He can answer your questions and get what you need. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...-bearsfan.html
Mr.Bill
thanks Bill
you beat me to it again.
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Instructor
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From: Tinley Park IL
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I spoke to dennis and he very helpful.. Anybody by the Iowa area should use this guy. He knows his corvettes. He was recogmending an Arc mini amp. VIBE component fronts and 6.5 backs and a Kicker sub. Im keeping the head unit. Have any of you used this set up before. Looks like around 800 not installed. the amp is 4 x 80 and 240 for the sub, 5 channel amp. I just want to be happy with the sound and not want to upgrade again but I dont want to spend a fortune. BUt if it makes that much of a difference then we will see.
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From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I spoke to dennis and he very helpful.. Anybody by the Iowa area should use this guy. He knows his corvettes. He was recogmending an Arc mini amp. VIBE component fronts and 6.5 backs and a Kicker sub. Im keeping the head unit. Have any of you used this set up before. Looks like around 800 not installed. the amp is 4 x 80 and 240 for the sub, 5 channel amp. I just want to be happy with the sound and not want to upgrade again but I dont want to spend a fortune. BUt if it makes that much of a difference then we will see.
Its always great talking to everyone when they call
Here is my Vibe setup. I wouldnt recomment the Vibe if it wasnt good enough for my own car.
Burning Brakes
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From: Arden NC
What brand can you compare the Vibe to as far as sound quality? (if any)
Thanks!
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From: Walnut Creek CA
Does that include all the adapters, amp wiring kit, etc.?
Given your stated objectives, I think you'll be happy with this setup.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
like all companies
there are many versions of the quality.
Vibe has 5 levels
all the stuff you see in my car is level 4 and 5
the Vibe I recommended to the OP was level 2 in the Black Air components
comparing
Vibe is Vibe
They are the JL Audio of the UK is how it was presented to me. I would personally say the Vibe Space 12 sub I have in the picture is better than anything JL I ever had in the car
I have alot of happy cust0mers with the products at some very nice pricing.
Of course if you want Focal for speakers we can do that as well
Vibe mini amps are on the way
Arc mini amps are very nice. The new xdi805 5 channel is a nice addition. They even have a 3 channel mini amp now
here is a happy C6 owner with ome words on his Vibe setup which is a level 1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...t-to-brag.html
check out this ride and the Vibe setup in it
http://heartlandcustoms.us/C2ZR1.php
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This looks like a great set-up and I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks!
However, is the cargo area still functional? I'm planning a new trunk mounted subwoofer for my convertible and was curious if I will have any issues placing my Lloyds carpeted trunk/cargo mat over the sub.
I want good sound, however I still have the need to carry around my bag of golf clubs!
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
This looks like a great set-up and I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks!
However, is the cargo area still functional? I'm planning a new trunk mounted subwoofer for my convertible and was curious if I will have any issues placing my Lloyds carpeted trunk/cargo mat over the sub.
I want good sound, however I still have the need to carry around my bag of golf clubs!
Thanks
The sub is awesome. Its fun to turn it up and watch the 3/4 inch mdf flex
its not your rattle trap sounding bass either. sounds just as good ont he outside of the car as it does the insidei can easily put stuff back there if i want and store top
middle section between amps and sub comes off for storage of cleaning products as well
then again i pretty much only drive the vette to and from car shows any more
i have this for the golf clubs
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Thanks
The sub is awesome. Its fun to turn it up and watch the 3/4 inch mdf flex its not your rattle trap sounding bass either. sounds just as good ont he outside of the car as it does the inside
i can easily put stuff back there if i want and store top
middle section between amps and sub comes off for storage of cleaning products as well
then again i pretty much only drive the vette to and from car shows any more
i have this for the golf clubs
The sub is awesome. Its fun to turn it up and watch the 3/4 inch mdf flex
its not your rattle trap sounding bass either. sounds just as good ont he outside of the car as it does the insidei can easily put stuff back there if i want and store top
middle section between amps and sub comes off for storage of cleaning products as well
then again i pretty much only drive the vette to and from car shows any more
i have this for the golf clubs
...you can carry around your foursome, 4 cart bags/clubs and a cooler full of beer for the cart in that!
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
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I spoke to dennis and he very helpful.. Anybody by the Iowa area should use this guy. He knows his corvettes. He was recogmending an Arc mini amp. VIBE component fronts and 6.5 backs and a Kicker sub. Im keeping the head unit. Have any of you used this set up before. Looks like around 800 not installed. the amp is 4 x 80 and 240 for the sub, 5 channel amp. I just want to be happy with the sound and not want to upgrade again but I dont want to spend a fortune. BUt if it makes that much of a difference then we will see.
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From: Dyer IN
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PM me if you want or search for threads started by me for some different installs. Like I said you can go very mild for a resonable budget and get great results
