2018 Chevy camaro LT speakers

Boogie4bear · 03-22-2018, 03:39 PM

Hello,

I currently have a 2018 Chevy Camaro LT with the non bose 6 speaker setup. I want to upgrade my overall sound in the car. I don't need any base, but I just want everything to sound less muffled. I was told different answers by 2 different stereo shops.

1. 1st place said they could upgrade for around 700.00 or more and that I need to by a processor and go from there.

2. 2nd place said that there was not really anything out for the 2018 yet, so I should probably wait for a couple months. They said they didn't want to take the car apart "blind."

Is either really true? Or what are my options? Thx

modru2004 · 03-22-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Boogie4bear

Hello,

I currently have a 2018 Chevy Camaro LT with the non bose 6 speaker setup. I want to upgrade my overall sound in the car. I don't need any base, but I just want everything to sound less muffled. I was told different answers by 2 different stereo shops.

1. 1st place said they could upgrade for around 700.00 or more and that I need to by a processor and go from there.

2. 2nd place said that there was not really anything out for the 2018 yet, so I should probably wait for a couple months. They said they didn't want to take the car apart "blind."

Is either really true? Or what are my options? Thx

the 2nd shop is full of shit and probably doesn't want your business for whatever reason.

as far as the first one goes its entirely subjective and dependent on your goals for upgrading.

what exactly are you trying to accomplish? you could do an amp and new door speakers or an amp/s and all your speakers. how far are you wanting to go? or hell you could take the cheap route and just do some new door speakers. can't speak to how much of an improvement that would be on stock power though.

Boogie4bear · 03-22-2018, 04:43 PM

I read online somewhere that the door speakers were kind of muffled because the way the speaker setup is inside the doors. Is that true? Currently, if I listen to music that I have on my phone and/or ipod, it feels like I have to turn the radio up almost all the way up or 3/4s of the way to have a nice loud sound.

one R · 03-22-2018, 11:09 PM

You could get a processor amp and new speakers . But I guess if all you want is a cleaner sound you could easily get away with new speakers . You will want to stay with component ones with the doors / dash . You just can't get any good imaging from a coaxial in the door . If cost has you concerned you could do a piece by piece build up . Then I might suggest starting with a small 4 chanel amp . Something like bpa rail series amp you could easily stick that under a seat . Then after a bit if you want more and better sound then start to replace the speakers . You don't really need the processor if your just trying to do a slight better sound .

Boogie4bear · 03-23-2018, 06:51 AM

Thank you.

Rock-It Man · 03-23-2018, 07:18 AM

Take a look at crutchfield.com. See what they have for your car and read their recommendations. You can also review installation instructions. Even if you aren't going to DIY, it it might help you decide how much to change out.

For example, for Gen5, they say replacing the head unit is a big PITA and you can gain a lot from replacing speakers only.

ctrlz · 03-23-2018, 11:01 AM

Head over to the audio sub-forum and read some upgrader experiences.
From what I have read regarding this car, and based on past experiences with my own cars, you will want an amplifier with new speakers.
If it were easy to get noticeably improved sound in this Camaro simply by replacing speakers, the audio sub-forum would be filled with success stories recommending which speaker sizes and brands to use, etc. That is not the case.

KirkH · 03-23-2018, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrlz

Head over to the audio sub-forum and read some upgrader experiences.
From what I have read regarding this car, and based on past experiences with my own cars, you will want an amplifier with new speakers.
If it were easy to get noticeably improved sound in this Camaro simply by replacing speakers, the audio sub-forum would be filled with success stories recommending which speaker sizes and brands to use, etc. That is not the case.

Correct. New power amp, processor and speakers should start around $1000.

03-22-2018, 03:39 PM	#1
Boogie4bear Drives: 1lt Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: FL Posts: 96	2018 Chevy camaro LT speakers Hello, I currently have a 2018 Chevy Camaro LT with the non bose 6 speaker setup. I want to upgrade my overall sound in the car. I don't need any base, but I just want everything to sound less muffled. I was told different answers by 2 different stereo shops. 1. 1st place said they could upgrade for around 700.00 or more and that I need to by a processor and go from there. 2. 2nd place said that there was not really anything out for the 2018 yet, so I should probably wait for a couple months. They said they didn't want to take the car apart "blind." Is either really true? Or what are my options? Thx

03-22-2018, 04:43 PM	#3
Boogie4bear Drives: 1lt Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: FL Posts: 96	I read online somewhere that the door speakers were kind of muffled because the way the speaker setup is inside the doors. Is that true? Currently, if I listen to music that I have on my phone and/or ipod, it feels like I have to turn the radio up almost all the way up or 3/4s of the way to have a nice loud sound.

03-22-2018, 11:09 PM	#4
one R Drives: 2017 1ss Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: cincinnati ohio Posts: 68	You could get a processor amp and new speakers . But I guess if all you want is a cleaner sound you could easily get away with new speakers . You will want to stay with component ones with the doors / dash . You just can't get any good imaging from a coaxial in the door . If cost has you concerned you could do a piece by piece build up . Then I might suggest starting with a small 4 chanel amp . Something like bpa rail series amp you could easily stick that under a seat . Then after a bit if you want more and better sound then start to replace the speakers . You don't really need the processor if your just trying to do a slight better sound .

03-23-2018, 06:51 AM	#5
Boogie4bear Drives: 1lt Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: FL Posts: 96	Thank you.

03-23-2018, 07:18 AM	#6
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,027 View My Garage	Take a look at crutchfield.com. See what they have for your car and read their recommendations. You can also review installation instructions. Even if you aren't going to DIY, it it might help you decide how much to change out. For example, for Gen5, they say replacing the head unit is a big PITA and you can gain a lot from replacing speakers only.

03-23-2018, 11:01 AM	#7
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,174	Head over to the audio sub-forum and read some upgrader experiences. From what I have read regarding this car, and based on past experiences with my own cars, you will want an amplifier with new speakers. If it were easy to get noticeably improved sound in this Camaro simply by replacing speakers, the audio sub-forum would be filled with success stories recommending which speaker sizes and brands to use, etc. That is not the case.

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