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Stereo ststem upgrade
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Stereo ststem upgrade
How can I make my stereo sound great for not that much money? I would do it my self and would what to be able to keep my navi head unit, is that possible if I put a bigger amp and subs?
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Originally Posted by C6V3tt3
How can I make my stereo sound great for not that much money? I would do it my self and would what to be able to keep my navi head unit, is that possible if I put a bigger amp and subs?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20
has a C6 audio FAQ sticky near the top of the page that might help you.
A search of the C6 General threads will turn up more info on sound system mods.
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Bass Link add on, changes the whole sound of the system, is a simple install, and you can still carry the top in the rack. Self contained system with amp and two 10" subs with one being passive. Around $300.00. Tie into rear speakers, ground point is the mounting studs for the passenger seat, and there is a spare power feed in the fuse panel in the passengers foot well. #10 wire is plenty to handle amp draw from unit. All wires can be run under carpet to unit and this is a clean easy install. You can install a remote power on/off switch or use the auto sensing circuit built into the unit.
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From: Cooper City FL
i have the jl audio stealbox with the 250/1 jl amp with stock radio(not the bose or navi). i have had MANY compliments on it..ecspecially when i tell them its a stock system with the jl sub...IT ROCKS..spent bout $700 for sub and amp.
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Originally Posted by 30YR W8T
Bass Link add on, changes the whole sound of the system, is a simple install, and you can still carry the top in the rack. Self contained system with amp and two 10" subs with one being passive. Around $300.00. Tie into rear speakers, ground point is the mounting studs for the passenger seat, and there is a spare power feed in the fuse panel in the passengers foot well. #10 wire is plenty to handle amp draw from unit. All wires can be run under carpet to unit and this is a clean easy install. You can install a remote power on/off switch or use the auto sensing circuit built into the unit.
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From: God Bless America
Originally Posted by SpinMonster
Did you actually do this install? I didnt think the rears had a bass signal.
All you are doing is picking up the signal from the stock head unit via the rear speaker feeds (high Input). The other way is to use RCA cables if the unit has RCA jacks on the back (low input), not sure if the stock unit has these or not. I was a little worried about trying to get to the back of the stock unit because at the time I did not have any info on how to take everything apart. The sound is great with plenty of Bass. The Bass Link system comes with an adjustible bass control dial that will allow you to adjust the bass in the car to what you like. I mounted this unit on the left hand side ot the drivers seat. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by C6V3tt3
How can I make my stereo sound great for not that much money? I would do it my self and would what to be able to keep my navi head unit, is that possible if I put a bigger amp and subs?
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What ever you do, DONT buy another amplifier and replace the subs in the doors with another sub. The door panels will vibrate and you will not be able to get them to stop. Some have tried with moderate success to eliminate "most" of the vibration but then you are just trading more bass for crappier sounding music (basically distortion).
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Originally Posted by useddialers
What ever you do, DONT buy another amplifier and replace the subs in the doors with another sub. The door panels will vibrate and you will not be able to get them to stop. Some have tried with moderate success to eliminate "most" of the vibration but then you are just trading more bass for crappier sounding music (basically distortion).
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i have factory bose and then i put in a rockford fosgate 3000 bd1 and a pionerr premiere 5000watt sub in a custom enclosure crazy base and gave better traction with the 160 pd box in the trunk and a 10 fr cap.
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From: Jacksonville FL
Originally Posted by mannyolivarez03
Tweaked my system till i got the concert sound I wanted.....also got the Dolby Pro Logic setting for when in DVD modde.....here's some pics......Manny 
So manny, does your head unit now play movies??? If so did you have to replace the nav head unit or was it something else?? Thanks.
