Why put the better sounds in the 1lt
02-25-2010, 09:58 AM
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i noticed this as well while driving a base vette verses Z06 however i ditched the stock HU in my Z and am running a kenwood DNX 9140 whuch has a 14 band EQ for front and rear.
i adjusted the bass and treble up and the mids down and now the stock bose sounds way better than the base system and i now have bluetooth, rear back up camera, a nav system that is actually useful, and voice control over the entire system!
oh i forgot 7.1 surround sound, plays dvd movies, time alignment settings.
and i am using the stock bose amp and speakers. night and day difference!
i adjusted the bass and treble up and the mids down and now the stock bose sounds way better than the base system and i now have bluetooth, rear back up camera, a nav system that is actually useful, and voice control over the entire system!
oh i forgot 7.1 surround sound, plays dvd movies, time alignment settings.
and i am using the stock bose amp and speakers. night and day difference!
02-25-2010, 11:57 AM
#22
Racer
I was told by an owner of an automotive sound system business who owns a Vette 2Lt that the base system is Pioneer. For my tin ear, my base system C6 out performs the Bose system in my last Vette.
02-25-2010, 12:06 PM
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02-25-2010, 09:19 PM
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Safety Car
My 09 1LT base system sounds even better with a partition:
http://www.exoticvette.com/C6%20partition.htm
Great combo with a cargo shade.
BTW, you can add HUD to your 1LT for ~$400 parts + labor. I just finished my install today. Works great. But I feel kinda silly. More snow forecast for tonight... so as soon as I was done, put 'er back to sleep until Spring.
http://www.exoticvette.com/C6%20partition.htm
Great combo with a cargo shade.
BTW, you can add HUD to your 1LT for ~$400 parts + labor. I just finished my install today. Works great. But I feel kinda silly. More snow forecast for tonight... so as soon as I was done, put 'er back to sleep until Spring.
02-26-2010, 12:11 AM
#25
Drifting
My 09 1LT base system sounds even better with a partition:
http://www.exoticvette.com/C6%20partition.htm
Great combo with a cargo shade.
http://www.exoticvette.com/C6%20partition.htm
Great combo with a cargo shade.
02-26-2010, 12:54 AM
#27
Melting Slicks
The base and Bose systems have about equal bass but the Bose (non-nav) does have better sound quality. I have compared both side by side using the same exact CD.
James
James
02-26-2010, 10:36 AM
#28
Safety Car
It just sits there. Size & positioning hold it in place. No drilling, no fasteners. Just pull it out if you need space for long/bulky cargo.
I've had no problems -- no squeaks, no rattles, no shifting around. And haven't heard of any issues. Works perfectly with the factory cargo shade.
Do a search, lots of partition threads, like this: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...partition.html
I've had no problems -- no squeaks, no rattles, no shifting around. And haven't heard of any issues. Works perfectly with the factory cargo shade.
Do a search, lots of partition threads, like this: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...partition.html
02-26-2010, 11:21 AM
#29
Drifting
It just sits there. Size & positioning hold it in place. No drilling, no fasteners. Just pull it out if you need space for long/bulky cargo.
I've had no problems -- no squeaks, no rattles, no shifting around. And haven't heard of any issues. Works perfectly with the factory cargo shade.
Do a search, lots of partition threads, like this: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...partition.html
I've had no problems -- no squeaks, no rattles, no shifting around. And haven't heard of any issues. Works perfectly with the factory cargo shade.
Do a search, lots of partition threads, like this: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...partition.html
02-26-2010, 01:10 PM
#31
Drifting
There are a number of ways to save money and future expenses when ordering a Vette: (1) get the standard radio, it sounds better than the more extra cost Bose system, (2) get the standard transmission rather than pay for an automatic transmission; you will get better gas mileage, become a driver rather than a passenger behind the wheel, and get better trade-in or resale dollars, (3) specify a red exterior and get better trade-in or resale dollars, and (4) recognize that unless you intend to partake in competitive events that the extra cost of a G/S, Z06 or ZR1 doesn't stop at the higher purchase price; if you use these cars as daily drivers and put on normal rather than "garage queen" mileage, you will spend hundreds of dollars more per year on tire replacement costs, and also enjoy poorer gas mileage with the Z06 and ZR1. But hey, if you have unlimited money to spend, such things should not concern you!
I must have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express the night before getting my Vette, because that's exactly my car that you described on all 4 points
.Charlie
02-26-2010, 01:38 PM
#32
Melting Slicks
Having the Bose system in my 09 3LT makes me feel like I got ripped off by GM.
Shame on them for putting such crap in this car.
I took out the 5.25" rear speakers, and replaced them with mediocre JBL's that I had on hand. Made quite the difference...
The 5.25" Bose paper speakers in the rear reminded me of the non-doped paper speaker you get in a $15 clock radio. They probably cost less than a dollar each. When the car is off warranty, I'll rip out everything Bose and put in a quality head unit and good speakers.
(No highs? No lows? It must be Bose!)
Shame on them for putting such crap in this car.
I took out the 5.25" rear speakers, and replaced them with mediocre JBL's that I had on hand. Made quite the difference...
The 5.25" Bose paper speakers in the rear reminded me of the non-doped paper speaker you get in a $15 clock radio. They probably cost less than a dollar each. When the car is off warranty, I'll rip out everything Bose and put in a quality head unit and good speakers.
(No highs? No lows? It must be Bose!)
02-26-2010, 01:42 PM
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There are a number of ways to save money and future expenses when ordering a Vette: (1) get the standard radio, it sounds better than the more extra cost Bose system, (2) get the standard transmission rather than pay for an automatic transmission; you will get better gas mileage, become a driver rather than a passenger behind the wheel, and get better trade-in or resale dollars, (3) specify a red exterior and get better trade-in or resale dollars, and (4) recognize that unless you intend to partake in competitive events that the extra cost of a G/S, Z06 or ZR1 doesn't stop at the higher purchase price; if you use these cars as daily drivers and put on normal rather than "garage queen" mileage, you will spend hundreds of dollars more per year on tire replacement costs, and also enjoy poorer gas mileage with the Z06 and ZR1. But hey, if you have unlimited money to spend, such things should not concern you!
Mee too, I bought a 2008, Victory Red, 1LT, Z51, NPP, QX1, coupe in 1/08. When it comes to point #4 today though, if I were to be buying a 2010, the GS is the replacement for the Z51, so I would be buying a Torch Red, 1LT, MN6, NPP, PYD coupe.
