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its a kenwood head unit with all the modules needed to keep stock speakers, and add an amplifier if you wanted to. I am running new rockford speakers that i swapped out the rears and 3" but i left the 8" bose in there. Louder than stock by far, rear speakers are loud on their own now, clean crisp highs/mids I dont believe in lots of bass from door speakers it just causes distortion and blown speakers but if you wanted a sub you could add one. 6.5 or 8" is all i would opt for. (Ive had 25,000+ watt systems in my previous cars)
its a kenwood head unit with all the modules needed to keep stock speakers, and add an amplifier if you wanted to. I am running new rockford speakers that i swapped out the rears and 3" but i left the 8" bose in there. Louder than stock by far, rear speakers are loud on their own now, clean crisp highs/mids I dont believe in lots of bass from door speakers it just causes distortion and blown speakers but if you wanted a sub you could add one. 6.5 or 8" is all i would opt for. (Ive had 25,000+ watt systems in my previous cars)
Replace just the 4 twiddlers with 2-way coaxial speakers leaving the rest of the system intact
Combine 1 and 3
Take everything out and replace all from scratch
That being said, without a doubt, the easiest and least expensive way to upgrade the system with the more bang for your buck is new speakers that can be bolted on in place of the factory ones, keeping the rest of the system intact.
The C5 OEM speakers do not include any real tweeter. Bose used 4 plain-cone (paper) speakers to handle high and mid frequencies and called them "twiddlers". That's why you can make a big improvement by replacing them with a 2-way coaxial design.
Anyone else have a different radio setup. Im looking at replacing my stock unit and looking for ideas as well
You did not mention if you're looking at a Double-DIN replacement or a Single-DIN. That's the 1st decision you have to make.
A Double-DIN is very nice, but if budget doesn't allow it and you want to consider a Single-DIN, then you would need an adapter plate to secure the new unit in place and provide a nice finish.
Here is an adapter plate that matches the interior very well. It has the word "Corvette" engraved in it that can be set up with backlighting (or you can customize the lettering).
The lettering can be above or below the head unit opening, there is also a non illuminated version with the head unit located in the center of the mount.
The main lettering illumination available in red, blue, green, yellow, white LED’s and also red mini lamp illumination.
Custom lettering and design is available.
For a Double-DIN headunit you will need a Double-DIN bezel. Vettenuts offers one that is topnotch, but not inexpensive. There's a less expensive option, although not at the same quality level, from Metra. You may want to compare them before making a decision.
Regarding the headunit replacement, check the post above.
You did not mention if you're looking at a Double-DIN replacement or a Single-DIN. That's the 1st decision you have to make.
A Double-DIN is very nice, but if budget doesn't allow it and you want to consider a Single-DIN, then you would need an adapter plate to secure the new unit in place and provide a nice finish.
Here is an adapter plate that matches the interior very well. It has the word "Corvette" engraved in it that can be set up with backlighting (or you can customize the lettering).
From their website:
For a Double-DIN headunit you will need a Double-DIN bezel. Vettenuts offers one that is topnotch, but not inexpensive. There's a less expensive option, although not at the same quality level, from Metra. You may want to compare them before making a decision.
Regarding the headunit replacement, check the post above.
I ripped it all out and it was very expensive to build it up again with below parts and a Gladen 4channel amplifier and the Vettenuts 10” cornersub JL, something like 3000 usd i do not think it was worth the money after all but it sounds very good. Vettenuts panel almost finished, looks like stock the panel and very good fit, 7” had to cut a little bit in it to clear the ooeration of door to stereo, HU is Kenwood touchscreen mirror link backkamera and so on Gladen 3 way system with active filter, Metras speaker plate, door is insulated also behind the speakers.
and what modules are needed. I've read A LOT of articles and I'm confused on how to replace the head unit and keep original speakers.
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modules are dependent on ur future goal, if youd like to replace head unit, reuse stock door amplifiers without problems, and add an amp im the rear, or if you just want to swap a new full system in on an amp. It depends what you are trying to really accomplish. Mine is set up so i can add an amp/sub and keep the bose amplifiers on the doors, (if you want to run new door speakers off a new amp i recommend rerunning new wires from front to rear for speaker wire, do not use stock wiring) at which point all youd need is any deck with rcas and new wire, modules wouldnt be necessary to retain anything.
