RADGS19

Hey All,

Look for any ideas (simple & inexpensive) to increase the volume of the stock radio in a C7 Grand Sport. Maybe it's me but it's not loud enough... Thanks for the advice. (Please keep the insulting comments to yourself!)

SingleTrackMinded

1,2 LT or 3LT? I have the 3LT that came with extra speakers. I find the volume more that ample in such a small cabin. Quality of the audio source can impact this as well.

RADGS19

2LT Grand Sport

Elk

Unfortunately there is no easy way to modify the radio. You need to replace a good deal.

Somebody else asked the same question perhaps two months ago. I suggest searching for this thread.

Vetteman Jack

Perhaps post your question in the Audio/Electronics section - someone there may have some suggestions.

JMII

The Bose system is not up-gradable in an easy or cheap manner. For more volume you could put an aftermarket amp in but the speakers will not be the happy with the extra power. The other option is to apply sound deadening to the interior so the radio isn't working so hard to overcome all the background noise.

Bayshore Vette

I've seen many, many rock concerts and worked on jet aircraft for ten years. The Bose system in my 2019 GS 2LT is the best I've ever had/heard in a car. It's you bro! (No insult indended.)

vbb

I started off as a car audio and electronics fan before I was into performance. In my teenage years me and my best friend used to install all the stuff on our cars and our friends cars, and even dreamed of opening up a shop one day. I say all that to say, I do appreciate a good car audio system...but two things, 1. The Bose system in the C7 is decent, and 2. The C7 would need a LOT of extra sound deadening to handle a more powerful system, which adds unwanted weight.

I find when I crank the system on my car, I get some unwanted buzzing and rattling and that annoys the crap out of me. I know how to fix it, but I don't want to weigh the car down with dynamat or anything like that, so I just have left it stock. For the same reason I don't want to add heavy stereo equipment to the car. I like listening to the intake and exhaust as it is, but for those wanting upgraded sound systems, please factor in the insulation part of the equation if you want it to really sound good.

Let It Ride

That is the single biggest thing that affects the quality of the audio. With a great source you would be surprised at the difference. Example, just copy this guys music to a thumb drive and play it on your Bose. The harmonies on this recording sounds like your in the room with the beach boys when you crank it up. This guys music channel has all enhanced recordings.

TraceZ

You can control how loud it is using the **** on the dash, or the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel.

dbirdhouse1

former car audio sales/installer (decades ago); as others have said, with the proprietary BOSE system, there is little that you can easily do. Some success can be achieved by applying an adhesive insulation like Dynamat in the doors and around other speakers but it requires removal of panels and plastic parts. It will help and does not require addition of amps, crossovers, etc. but it's still a task to do for moderate returns (on volume, it helps in other ways as well)

Gearhead Jim

^^^


The sound system in our 2LT seems pretty good to me at low speed, but at anything over about 60 mph (depending on pavement) the tire and engine noise ruins it.
More volume would just be like standing beside a jet engine and cranking the volume in hopes it will sound better.

ZO6 cracker

This is the ticket without a big expense. Have it sound deadening and add a powered sub woofer a world of difference. Ask me how I know. That’s what I did. Even my audio installer who did it said not to replace the speakers and have a big expense in doing it.

SharkGrayStingray

I have a 2015 2lt. I've never liked how the Bose system was never "loud". Figured one day I'd upgrade like I did my 2006. I decided I wanted CarPlay and installed the MVI CarPlay units. I never thought I'd get a better sound system with this setup, but now that I use my streaming services thru CarPlay, it's unbelievable!!! Try streaming the xm radio app (if you have) or Apple Music, prime, or whatever streaming service you have. It's insanely loud and clear now. When I use regular radio again it's still the old low, not what I want sound....

gpotski

Turn clockwise to increase the volume.

just trying to help...

JMII

no offense... but clearly you haven't heard a decent car audio system then. The C7's Bose system, like all Bose systems, is kind of pathetic. As the saying goes: no highs, no lows, it must be Bose!