[Z06] Replacing Stereo System
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: DFW Texas
Replacing Stereo System
Hello all, I was wondering who out there has improved on the stereo system on the 03's and what/how was done. I was told that with the Bose package, you would have to change out all components: head unit, amp and possible the speakers. I believe the speakers are fine (depending if there are not 2 ohms), just the head unit and or the amp is the weak link. Any help would be great. Thanks :flag
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From: Houston TX
Re: Replacing Stereo System (Vegasr)
Well.....you do have a few options.
You can replace the stock head-unit with aftermarket ones and keep your stock speakers & amp by using an adapter. This adapter will run about $80 or so.
The front speakers (in the doors) have built-in amps. You can't replace one without the other, you will have to do both. However, the rear speakers are different. You can just drop in a set of aftermarket 6 1/2". You can take a look at my webstore for the popular Infinity and MB-Quartz brands. Here is the link. http://www.tlelectronics.com/catalog...t.php?cPath=25
I also have an adapter to allow you to add an amp into the stock Bose system. This PIE adapter run $29.99
Let me know if there is anything else I can help with. :cheers:
[Modified by Tuan Le, 5:47 PM 3/25/2003]
You can replace the stock head-unit with aftermarket ones and keep your stock speakers & amp by using an adapter. This adapter will run about $80 or so.
The front speakers (in the doors) have built-in amps. You can't replace one without the other, you will have to do both. However, the rear speakers are different. You can just drop in a set of aftermarket 6 1/2". You can take a look at my webstore for the popular Infinity and MB-Quartz brands. Here is the link. http://www.tlelectronics.com/catalog...t.php?cPath=25
I also have an adapter to allow you to add an amp into the stock Bose system. This PIE adapter run $29.99
Let me know if there is anything else I can help with. :cheers:
[Modified by Tuan Le, 5:47 PM 3/25/2003]
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Colorado Springs CO
Re: Replacing Stereo System (Vegasr)
Thanks for the info Tuan Le. I defintely want to get better/louder sound.
You will get the best bang for your buck by changing the speakers in the rear first, then the front speakers, and then a new head unit. Unless you have the cash do a full on system at one time. :conehead
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From: The Presidential Suite Elite Street, MD
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Re: Replacing Stereo System (CP)
Aren't the rear speakers on the Z smaller than on the coupe or vert? Will the 6 1/2s fit?
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: DFW Texas
Re: Replacing Stereo System (Tuan Le)
And if you are interested, I can make you a great offer to for the complete system. :D :cheers:
So Tuan, does the head unit power the rear speakers? Or is there a seperate amp for the rears. If I replace the door speakers, would i have to buy a amp for them? Please give a list of what I would need from you. Thanks
Former Vendor
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From: The Presidential Suite Elite Street, MD
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Re: Replacing Stereo System (Vegasr)
I am doing a video system and adding some bass. I am installing a 6.5 inch Alpine monitor, with an Alpine CD/DVD player. I am upgrading the front and rear speakers with Diamond Motorsports and am putting in a 12 inch Titanium Sub Woofer from Phoeinx Gold. Once I get it all done I will post a bunch of pics. I have had very little time to work on the car because of all the snow we have gotten.
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From: Boston MA
Re: Replacing Stereo System (Yano)
You will get the best bang for your buck by changing the speakers in the rear first, then the front speakers, and then a new head unit. Unless you have the cash do a full on system at one time. :conehead
