Hey guys. Well I've searched around here through thick and thin and did not find any real answers to my concerns. I want to keep the original factory radio but change everything else. Kind of a guy who always wants the best, money non issue (to a degree). So if you could be so kind to suggest the following components I surely would appreciate it.

Amp:

Door Speakers:

Rear Speakers:

Tweets:

Crossover thingie:

Wiring Harness:

Wire:

I would like an IpoD aux option if possible too.

I've read Focal's are pretty good and Alpine PDX amps are good. Can anyone give me some first hand opinions on what equipment they think is best?

Thanks guys.

-A

 

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Here is what I'm putting in:
Pioneer AVIC-Z2 Head Unit
Pioneer CD-IB100II iPod – Mounted behind Passenger Seat
Pioneer GEX-P10XMT XM Satellite – Mounted behind Passenger Seat
Pioneer SIR-PNR2 SIRIUS Satellite – Mounted behind Driver Seat
Pioneer GEX-P5700TV TV Tuner – Mounted behind Driver Seat
Pioneer ND-BT1 Bluetooth Wireless Adapter – Mounted in bottom of Bose Amp mounting
Pioneer ND-BC1 Rear Camera
Alpine PDX-4.150 – Mounted in Right Rear Compartment, Bi-Amp Front Main, Tweeter & Imaging
Alpine PDX-4.150 – Mounted in Right Rear Compartment, Bi-Wire Rear and Bridged Sub Woofer
Boston SPZ 60 Front Speakers – In Bose 8” door mounts
Boston SPZ 50 Rear Speakers
Boston IS Type-M Imaging Speakers – In Bose 3.5” door mounts
Boston S35 Speaker – In Bose 3.5” dash mount
JL Audio Stealthbox
Pipedreams custom Door Mounts
Peripheral Electronics GMAH24 General Motors OnStar Interface
Peripheral Electronics GMAHCM Chime Module
Monster 404 XLN® XTREME Audio Interconnect (4-Channel)
Monster 402 XLN® XTREME Subwoofer Interconnect
Monster 300 Composite Video Cable
Monster 402 XLN® XTREME Subwoofer Speaker Cable (2-Conductor)
Monster 402 XLN® XTREME Speaker Cable (2-Conductor)
Stinger Expert Series Power Wire – 8ga usage
Kicker HYPER-FLEX Power Wire – 1/0ga usage
Kicker HYPER-FLEX Power Wire – 4ga usage
Soundstream Power Plant – Main power fusing and distribution
Stinger – Miscellaneous distribution, fuse, and connectors
Exotic Vette Insulation Kit – Rear ½
Dynamat sound proofing

 

And about $25,000

 

I doubt all that stuff is even close to $25k.

I do wonder about the choice of the JL Audio stealthbox though. I've heard a lot of people say the C6 version of it does not sound very good at all. And for the high price, you could build something much better.

 

No, I perfer to think somewhere around 6K. As far as the stealthbox, it was fast. Was going to build one into the left compartment as RMP (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ight=subwoofer) did, still might or even get a custom box, but reached the point that I just wanted a drop in. Spent too much time on mounting all the Pioneer add-ons and Boston filters behind the seats. Wedging in the twin amps, backup camera interface, and supporting power stuff in the right compartment with the C6 communications module. Ann** Retentive wireing, and so on.

 

Check here in the Audio Section http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20

 

I did check that section in great depth but honestly most of the cars in there were geared for C5's and below. And that leads me to believe most of that equipment is outdated. Want to know what people are putting in their systems now for 07's and 08's. Thanks

 

I did almost exactly what you are shooting for. I wanted the stock NAV head unit so I could keep my HUD intereface, but I wanted much better sound quality and IPOD integration. This solution worked out for me for about $4K total installed cost. Sounds great and looks low profile. I highly recommend JL Audio for amps and subs. I have JL Audio speakers (their top of the line ZR rated) in my other car - Chevy Avalanche - and they sound great as well. I think the JL Stealthbox sounds OUTSTANDING. Just my .02.

Year: 2005
Model: Coupe

Head Unit: Stock Bose with NAV and HUD interface
Processor: Bose
Front Speakers: Dynaudio 240 Mk II Components

Rear Speakers: None
Sub (s): JL Stealthbox 10W3v2-D2
Amplifier (s): JL Audio 300.2 (front), JL Audio 250.1 (sub)
Car PC: None
Sound deadening: Dynamat Extreme in doors and in back
Wires: JL Audio
Other: JL Cleansweep w/ IPOD connection in console
Install + System Cost: $3500
www.customcarstereo.com in Houston TX

 

i will send you pics later if you want, buy i have all memphis belle highs and mids and i am pushing 2 12inch punch subs in the rear hatch.. i am using a memphis belle 1300 amp to push everything. my stuff is loud as hell and sounds good and shi*. the good thing of all this that i still can put my top in the back and i still have room in the back...

 

in all honesty I'm not really looking for sound deafoning subs. Just clean loud mids and highs. Don't think I'm going to be putting any kind of subs in the rear. Gettin too old for that.lol

 

I hear you. I don't listen to boom boom music either, but consider the JL Stealthbox for your ride. It really adds texture to the sound without being ugly or crass. This is the first car I put a sub in (I used to think exactly as you do that these were only for rap or techno boom boom) and now they go in all my rides. Delete the rear speakers that really don't provide much, go with a first class front stage - dynaudio, JL audio, focal - component speaker system. Drive them with high quality amps - I like JL audio because they sound great and are VERY consistent. Top it off with a nice tight sub and I'll bet you'll be happy.

Best of all I retained all the stock radio/nav functionality including the interface to the HUD for driving directions.

 

My thoughts exactly. I used to have MB Quarts in my previous cars and they sounded awesome. I want to try focal now. Would you say the Alpine PDX amps are sufficient? Can you please give me specific sizes and models for the speaks u mentioned above. Thanks man, this is what I'm lookin for. BTW did u get an ipod connection with this setup.

 

You definitely need subs if you want to have a well rounded system - absolutely necessary. It's not just for ghetto rap. My $0.02.

 

A sub will really fill the sound out, no matter what you listen to.

 

I completely agree! When I was building up the system in my C5, there was a point when I had all the speakers hooked up except for the subwoofer, and there was just far too much missing from the music without it.

 

thanks but for now I just want to upgrade speakers and amps. I've done MB Quart upgrades in my previous cars and they sounded incredible. What is the recommened model and size for focal for the C6? Thanks

 

Hey man I just saw your interest in some audio equiptment. If youd like to give me a call I can get you some really good prices on prob anything you want. my number is (903-780-1085) I also have quite a bit of stuff im selling at the moment also. well look forward to hearing from u.

 

6K installed or are you putting it in yourself?

 

Dynaudio 7" mid/woofer, 1" tweeter Mk 240 in doors
Disconnected rear speakers and center speaker
JL Stealthbox 10" sub
Fronts powered by JL Audio 300w / 2 channel amp.
Sub powered by JL Audio 250w / 1 channel amp.
IPOD connection by JL Audio Cleansweep - no control from head unit but GREAT sound