My pieces are on the way from JF Customs (dash doors etc...)
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Attachment 48079768My pieces are on the way from JF Customs (dash doors etc...)
Here is what I got done today.
Here is what I got done today.
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Attachment 48079768My pieces are on the way from JF Customs (dash doors etc...)
Here is what I got done today.
Here is what I got done today.
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Okay. To me it seems kind of odd as a C5 Corvette isn't the best audiophile environment.
Does going with higher end components make a big difference in the driving experience?
Does going with higher end components make a big difference in the driving experience?
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My approximate list:
- Exhaust "music"
- Navigation
- News radio
- FM Radio
- iTunes, cd or other music source
So, improving my speakers for a infrequent activity doesn't compute.
Hope that helps
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My door stock door speakers are about shot. They cut in and out a lot. Are you saying these are an easy swap these for the stock ones with keeping the stock HU will be a big improvement? I'm not sure if I necessarily want to change the stock head unit yet. Can I use existing wires and any recommendations for rears? For $50 ill order these now if so...
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
In doing some research I found out a few things about factory stereo including a few misconceptions.
One of the best stereo up grades you can make is the 3.5" Twidlers (bose's 3.5" crappy speaker in the door)
You can directly replace them with excellent results with any 4 ohm speaker.
The myth is that that the Corvette Bose systems use a special amp that only 1 ohm Bose speakers work in.
This is only true in the C4.
The front and rear speakers in the C5 are regular 4 ohm audio speakers and you can replace them with the more clearer sounding units of your choice.
Attachment 48075222
The Polk Audio DB351's are about the best bang for the buck and are a direct fit with Metrs 72-4568 harness cables.
One of the best stereo up grades you can make is the 3.5" Twidlers (bose's 3.5" crappy speaker in the door)
You can directly replace them with excellent results with any 4 ohm speaker.
The myth is that that the Corvette Bose systems use a special amp that only 1 ohm Bose speakers work in.
This is only true in the C4.
The front and rear speakers in the C5 are regular 4 ohm audio speakers and you can replace them with the more clearer sounding units of your choice.
Attachment 48075222
The Polk Audio DB351's are about the best bang for the buck and are a direct fit with Metrs 72-4568 harness cables.
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My door stock door speakers are about shot. They cut in and out a lot. Are you saying these are an easy swap these for the stock ones with keeping the stock HU will be a big improvement? I'm not sure if I necessarily want to change the stock head unit yet. Can I use existing wires and any recommendations for rears? For $50 ill order these now if so...
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Update: The Metra wire harness I mentioned works for the rears only. The 3.5's in the front don't have their own harness.
The only thing you need to do is swat the lead wires. The Bose speakers has the small spade terminal on the positive lead for some strange reason. Polk includes 200Hz bass blockers to protect the speakers. They are not necessary since the factory system already does this for you. The ROEM VET1 interface for aftermarket head units also has 150Hz bass blockers for the front speakers.
I just swapped the pins on the harness since I have a pin tool.
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The sub-woofer box just arrived. I am working on a plan for a cover for the cargo area.
I think these components will be a good match and play well together and not a bad deal for around $300 total.
Rockford Fosgate mono block class D. The class D amp should provide good efficiency, run cool and not be too much of a current draw for its power class.
A JL audio 10W0V3-4 fits nicely in the box. I have some more interior work to do before I can get it installed including some acoustic treatment. I will be going minimal on the treatment for weight savings. I am not used to adding weight to this car but sometimes there is compromise.
I think these components will be a good match and play well together and not a bad deal for around $300 total.
Rockford Fosgate mono block class D. The class D amp should provide good efficiency, run cool and not be too much of a current draw for its power class.
A JL audio 10W0V3-4 fits nicely in the box. I have some more interior work to do before I can get it installed including some acoustic treatment. I will be going minimal on the treatment for weight savings. I am not used to adding weight to this car but sometimes there is compromise.
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I left the drivers seat in, incase I would have to move it.
I drove it to the store and it felt lighter without most of the interior.
Everything on it was loud. You could hear dust hitting the wheel wells with no interior.
I drove it to the store and it felt lighter without most of the interior.
Everything on it was loud. You could hear dust hitting the wheel wells with no interior.
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I keep everything real clean, I don't like getting my hands dirty when I work on things. Even women say that my engine looks clean enough to eat off of.
Last edited by Rob 02; Apr 14, 2017 at 03:12 AM.